Candace Raymond

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Food List for Buddha Bowls

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Dry Ingredients for Buddha Bowls

I have made each item a link to the bulk barn so you can see what they look like and cooking instructions.  I love colour, and the more colourful a bowl looks, the more nutrients I know that I have in it. I also just looks more visually appealing.

  • 4 cups Farro
  • 2 cup Lentils  (Black Beluga)  You can use Green, or brown lentils as well – I just like the look of the colour
  • 6 cup Quinoa
  • Black Sesame Seeds ( MAGIC – High in Copper, Iron, and other good stuff. It looks nice sprinkled on Avocado )
  • Hemp Seeds (Protein and can be sprinkled on your bowls)
  • Chia Seeds (Protein and can be sprinkled on your bowls)

These measurements are based on the containers, as I like to fill them – and use them as I go along.  I usually only cook what I need for the week, for the 2 of us.  1 cup of Lentils,  3 cups of Quinoa, 2 cups of farro.  All of the Grains and Beans are cooked according to the instructions, then placed in a Rubbermaid container in the refrigerator.

Base Produce

  • Kale – Finely chopped and placed into a container for the refrigerator
  • Cucumber – no prep – chop day by day
  • Cherry Tomatoes – no prep – use day by day
  • Heirloom carrots (Or regular Carrots) – shredded and placed into a container for the refrigerator
  • Beets Roasted (Rainbow or regular) – Recipe below
  • Edamame Beans (Frozen)
  • Pomegranate Arils Frozen ( I found these babies at Zehrs)
  • Artichoke Hearts in Canola Oil
  • Sweet Potato Roasted and diced
  • Peppers (Rainbow Colours) – no prep – dice each day with cucumber if you add it
  • Avocado
  • Red Cabbage
  • Berries (Fresh if you want- best in-season though)
  • Mandarin Oranges
  • Fresh Herbs – Like Basil, Cilantro, Parsely
  • Fresh Limes ( Awesome replacement for sauces – Perfect to drizzle on Avocado )

Cheeses

  • Feta
  • Goat Cheese
  • Cheddar

Sauces

I have been having fun with Chutneys, chili sauces. they are fantastic sauce options to Salad Dressing.  If you are going to use “Dressings” make it simple and stick with Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil, or Avocado Oil.  At least get the “Good Fats” into you.

  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Olive Oil
  • Avocado Oil
  • Chili Sauce
  • Chutney’s

Proteins

You can use whatever you want for this.  You can use cold cuts sliced up, cans of tuna, leftover chicken, steak..  the beauty of these bowls – is that fact that anything goes.