Sometimes, you have an hour to spend making dinner. Other times, you have ten minutes.
That’s where Buddha Bowls come into hand. They’re super easy, fully customizable, and can be on the table before you would even have time to preheat your oven.
So, what are they anyways? Layered bowls of goodness that are quite possibly my new favorite. Essentially, you pick a grain, pick a vegetable, pick a protein, and pick a sauce. Easy as that. I went with the Mexican theme last night. and layered brown rice, eggs, guac, and sauteed spiced spinach.
Other ideas?
Creamy Italian…
Southwestern..
Or everything-in-the-fridge…;)
Step 1: Grain. My bowl started with brown rice- I love this brand, especially becasue it only takes 5 minutes to heat up on the stove.
I added some corn and beans, and set that aside.
Step 2: Veggies. I made a quick guacamole, then got a handful of spinach out to cook with the egg
Step 3: Protein. I used the same pan I heated up my rice/beans in to cook the eggs. Once they were almost done, I added in my spinach to sautee.
When I was little, my dad used to make these giant omelets filled with chili and cheese. They were ridiculously good. Even though I make them a little more healthy nowadays, I still have always loved eggs!
Step 4: Sauce. So you know how I always say I’m a complete wimp when it comes to spicy foods? Well lately, I’ve been putting hot sauce on everything. Even toast. I have no clue when I started being able to tolerate spicy, but I think it has something to do with the last time I burned my mouth off at Starbucks and could barely taste anything for a little while! Being a food blogger and all, I was getting quite worried, but thankfully, it came right back 
And suddenly, this little gem is a new pantry staple.
Finally, layer it all in a bowl….
…and it’s done!
Your turn: What’s your favorite Buddha Bowl idea?
I love all of the different variations! It’s such a simple concept, but endlessly changing.
Also, Cholula = love!!! Have a great weekend, Sunnie
Buddha Bowls – such a cute name!! hehe
..anything with quinoa is good for me 
Yes! Quinoa is the best. THanks for visiting!
Buddha Bowls are amazing!! Especially when you add dippy eggs, avocado, tons of veggies, and sriracha sauce to them!!
Need to try buddah bowls. They look so good and satisfying. And eggs and avocado are a match made in heaven. I especially like the everything in the fridge one, haha that’s so how I roll!
I never would have thought of this! Love it!
You really know how to eat, my dear! All of these bowl variations look incredible and healthy. Keep up the great habits and send some Buddha my way!
Have a fun weekend!
Thank you! Nothing can compare to those pancakes on your blog
Have a great weekend, too!
Such a simple yet great concept and you can take so many differnt directions with this!:) The Mexican themed one looks really yummy!! Which would you say is your favourite?
I absolutely love these bowls for dinner. My favorite is a savory oatmeal one with oats, eggs, hummus, veggies, and marinara sauce!
I know the exact one you’re talking about haha! It always makes me hungry
Love the idea of marinara sauce. Have a great weekend girl!
I’m definitely going to be trying a Buddha bowl the near future. So clever! I’m a big spicy foods fan myself. You should try red pepper flakes
Definitely will have to! I love those on pizza
Brown rice is something that I don’t buy enough! You’re so creative with your food; I love it!
Thanks Angela! That brown rice is a staple- I don’t have time to cook the 40 minute kind!
I love Buddha bowls
are they the same thing as Hippie bowls? Anyways, they’re a standard dinner for me because I don’t have time to cook 
Yep! They are the same thing! I love that they take 5 minutes
I definitely need to try this sometime!
Agreed! I made one again tonight
Have a great weekend!
These sound like a great and tasty idea!
Thank you!:)
I love the addition of the fried egg!
THank you! It completes it!
These are great ideas. You could even use cauliflower rice for the Buddha Bowls. That one with guac, rice and the egg looks amazing.
Yum! You are the queen of cauliflower rice
Thanks for visiting!
Holla for the buddha bowls. I love this concept and that hot sauce. I use that one all the time.
It is amazing! Maybe that’s why I like spicy so much now haha.
Mmmm I love buddha bowls – they rock! Especially with guac on them hehe =)
My favourite usually has rice cooked in veggie broth, and then a bunch of sautéed veggies like mushrooms, garlic, onion, pepper, zucchini and some form of green (kale, spinach etc.) and cooked sweet potatoes. YUM
Agreed! Guac makes everything better
Your bowl sounds delicious!
Ahhhh this loooks so good! I have never tried a buddha bowl, I will be trying this asap
Those looks awesome! Definitely going to be made sometime! I love eggs but not the flipping part.. I leave that to mom!
that is how I cook everyday. haha mine is mostly a ton of veggies, a little protein, salt, pepper. very simple.
I’ve never heard of these before but they are genius!! Thanks for sharing your recipe ideas!
I just made a Salvadorian Buddah Bowl with Korean sauce. Super yummy! Thanks for the idea!
Hi Susie! That sounds amazing. No problem- I have Buddha Bowls at least a few times a week and they are too good not to share!