Last updated on February 16th, 2019
Beet & Orange Buddha Bowl
Buddha bowls are perfect for the busy (and healthy!) mom! They’re quick to whip up (really whatever veggies you have in the fridge will work), taste great and give you a plethora of nutrients in just one bowl (here’s another one of my favorites)! This beet and orange bowl is perfect for summertime dinner as it’s light, fresh and filling.
The “Buddha bowl” is a classic hippie dish. They’re normally vegan, packed full of delicious vegetables and sprouts and of course are utterly tasty!
I personally love Buddha bowls because they’re easy to customize and even easier to throw together.
This Beet & Orange Buddha Bowl not only taste great but is full of health boosting, gut friendly ingredients. Most people don’t consume beets regularly, but they should! Just the deep color of beets makes me want to add them to dishes. But the real perk is that they’re a great liver helper and detoxifier.
The dressing for this bowl initially came from Oh She Glows and has a miso base. Miso is a fermented product which means just by eating this bowl you’re giving your gut some love.
And lastly, quinoa. A super food in its own right. Quinoa is both a grain and a good protein source making it an ideal base for this bowl. It’s light, fluffy and pairs well with everything.
Ingredients In The Buddha Bowl
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked & chilled quinoa (3/4 dry)
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 large beets, shredded
- 5 inches of cucumber, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 8 radishes, sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons miso
- 2 table spoons rice vinegar
- 1 table spoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
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How To Make Beet & Orange Buddha Bowls
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredient and set aside. Peel and prep all veggies. Divide the quinoa between four dinner bowls (roughly 3/4 cup per bowl). Top the bowls with the prepped veggies. Add dressing to your bowl and enjoy!
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Beet & Orange Buddha Bowl
Ingredients
- Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked & chilled quinoa 3/4 dry
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed
- 2 large beets shredded
- 5 inches of cucumber sliced
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 8 radishes sliced
- Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons miso
- 2 table spoons rice vinegar
- 1 table spoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredient and set aside. Peel and prep all veggies. Divide the quinoa between four dinner bowls (roughly 3/4 cup per bowl). Top the bowls with the prepped veggies. Add dressing to your bowl and enjoy!
This Beet & Orange Buddha Bowl is filled with nutrients, gut boosting ingredients and simple to whip up. This bowl is light and refreshing making it perfect for warm summer nights when you don’t want to cook.
What about you, do you love Buddha bowls?
Looking for more tasty meals? Check out this Vegan Chickpea & Quinoa Salad and Chicken & Veggie Casserole
Charlotte says
07/27/2017 at 3:42 pmI haven’t had a buddha bowl in ages, and love that they are so easy to make! I don’t cook with beets often enough, this looks like an incredible recipe–thanks so much for sharing 🙂
fitasamamabear says
07/27/2017 at 11:57 pmI go through bowl phases too but I’m loving them in the warm weather right now! Enjoy the bowl- let me know what you think!
Tracy says
07/27/2017 at 5:43 pmYum! Beets are my fave and we have so many in the CSA box right now. I’m always looking for creative uses. Thanks!
fitasamamabear says
07/27/2017 at 11:56 pmI adore beets! When in doubt, roast them with seat salt… so yummy!
Blu says
07/27/2017 at 6:00 pmSeems easy enough to make. Beets are making a comeback! I usually use beef powder. I can’t remember the last time I ate them.
fitasamamabear says
07/27/2017 at 11:55 pmOhh I actually haven’t played around with beet powder- thanks for the tips! I love beets- roasted, raw every way possible.
Katie/Celebrating With The Bug says
07/27/2017 at 8:35 pmThis looks delicious! Forgive my ignorance what is miso or would there be a good alternative? 🙂
fitasamamabear says
07/27/2017 at 11:52 pmThanks Katie! Miso is a fermented soy paste and has kind of a tangy taste to it. Because it’s fermented it’s amazing for your gut bacteria. There’s not a great substitution but you could try omitting it and adding more tahini. The flavor profile would be a bit more dull but I think still tasty!
Helen Snowdon says
07/28/2017 at 5:05 pmI dislike beetroot but this looks so good like you said, they are so versatile do I could substitute it.
fitasamamabear says
07/28/2017 at 7:49 pmYou don’t like beets!? I suppose I can accept that 😉 Honestly any veggie you enjoy would work but I’d sub with grated carrots- same texture and they work well with orange 🙂
The Crumby Vegan says
07/28/2017 at 5:09 pmI personally love Buddha bowls (they are so super easy and nutritious) but I hadn’t heard of the orange and beetroot combination! So mega… And VEGAN! Woohoo. Must tell Husband about this – thank you 🙂 ?
fitasamamabear says
07/28/2017 at 7:48 pmMmm I love orange and beets! I used to make a stir fry with them too so tasty! Enjoy the bowl and let me know what you think about the combo when you try it!
April Kitchens says
07/28/2017 at 7:13 pmI love a good Buddha bowl! I pinned this to make later. Bowls are so simple to make especially when my little is running me ragged lol.
fitasamamabear says
07/28/2017 at 7:47 pmYes! Thanks for pinning. Honestly bowls just come together so nicely and are full of healthy ingredients. i love how light but tasty they are
Elizabeth Brico says
07/29/2017 at 5:24 pmThis sounds AMAZING! Super delicious and healthy, and VEGAN. Thank you!!
fitasamamabear says
07/29/2017 at 5:28 pmIt’s a tasty one- I hope you enjoy it! I’ve been addicted to it since I made it haha
Plushy says
07/30/2017 at 8:13 amThis is so simple and light, perfect for a summer meal. And not to mention that all these colours work so well together! Miam!
fitasamamabear says
07/30/2017 at 11:50 amThanks! It’s definitely a tasty one and you can’t go wrong with a color filled bowl!
justine says
07/31/2017 at 4:09 amOh my YUM! You can never go wrong with buddha bowls! OR Beets!
fitasamamabear says
07/31/2017 at 4:30 pmRight!? I could eat bowl variations pretty much every day.. and beets, I adore beets!
sarah says
11/26/2017 at 2:49 pmI used to make a stir fry with them too so tasty! Enjoy the bowl and let me know what you think about the combo when you try it!
fitasamamabear says
11/27/2017 at 12:08 amMmm you honestly can’t go wrong with the combo!