How to make the perfect Buddha Bowl

Pretty, healthy and a one-bowl wonder, Buddha bowls are our favourite all-in-one meal that feeds all the senses.

They are a great source of protein and fibre and so fun to make!

Here's a simple guide to walk you through on how to make your very own buddha bowl, you've got this.

The basic buddha bowl usually consist of five key components: base of grains, protein, fresh vegetables, nuts and a nice dressing:

GRAINS: Choose whole grains to keep you full for hours. Steamed rice is an easy way to start but you can also try quinoa, pearl barley, millet, couscous or noodles.

PROTEIN: Legumes give your buddha bowl a big protein punch. Think roasted chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, sautéed red lentils, brown lentils. Also tofu, hard boiled egg or chicken are great too!

VEGETABLES: Create something tasty and add a splash of colour with your favourite vegetables. You can't go wrong with spinach, kale, broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, sprouts, avocado and spring onion or any other vegetable you love. Use a few raw and maybe one cooked vegetable for contrasting textures.

NUTS: Add a crunch with a mix of nuts and seeds such as almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, chopped peanuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans, sesame seeds, pepitas.

DRESSING: A good dressing is essential to bring your buddha bowl to the next level, we recommend fresh squeezed lemon juice with tahini, hummus, pesto, roasted garlic vinaigrette and some fresh herbs to your liking.