Balance Bowl Formula

Balance bowls (aka Buddha Bowls) are just salads with less greens and more toppings!

Recipe Type: Lunch, Dinner

Dietary Info: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Elimination Diet, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30

Servings: N/A

Prep Time: N/A Cook Time: N/A Total Time: N/A

Base:

• Whole Grain: Quinoa, Brown Rice, Wild Rice, Barley, Amaranth, Buckwheat, etc.

• Starchy Vegetable: Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Pumpkin, Delicata Squash, Beet, etc.

Veggies (Raw or Roasted):

• Leafy Greens: Kale, Spinach, Arugula, Collards, Chard, Lettuce, Mixed Greens

• Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Zucchini, Bell Peppers, Onion, Snow Peas, Cucumber, Tomato, Asparagus, etc.

Protein:

• Animal Based: Meat (Beef, Chicken, Turkey, etc.) or Seafood (Salmon, Shrimp, Cod, etc.)

• Plant Based: Legumes (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Lentils, Edamame, Beans, etc.), Nuts/Seeds (Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, Walnuts, Tahini, Almond Butter, etc.)

Other:

• Fruit

• Dehydrated Fruit

• Raisins / Dried Cranberries

Dressings:

• Oil + Vinegar + Spices / Herbs

• Oil + Lemon or Lime + Spices / Herbs

• Avocado + Lemon or Lime + Spices / Herbs

• Hummus

• Sauce or Pesto

How To:

• Clean and chop ingredients. Prepare ingredients and dressing. Add everything to a bowl, mix together, and enjoy!

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