Buddha Bowl Recipe

Buddha Bowls are the ultimate holistic skincare meal, combining antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein to promote radiant, clear skin:

• Veggies = Antioxidants to fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.
• Avocado & Olive Oil = Healthy fats to hydrate & nourish from within.
• Brown Rice & Chickpeas = Fiber & protein to support gut health & skin clarity.

Plus, it's totally customizable—swap, mix, and match based on what you have on hand!

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice
• 3.5 cups bone broth (for extra nutrients & flavor)
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups radishes, quartered
• 2 cups carrots (diced, rounds, or julienned—your choice!)
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• ½ lb asparagus, trimmed & roughly chopped
• (2) 16 oz cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained & rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 2 medium avocados, sliced
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Soy sauce (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (to taste, optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Brown Rice

• Add brown rice, bone broth, butter, and salt to an Instant Pot.
• Pressure cook for 16 minutes, allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.

(No Instant Pot? Cook brown rice on the stovetop according to package instructions using bone broth for deeper flavor.)

2️⃣ Roast the Vegetables

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Chop radishes, carrots, bell pepper, and asparagus.
• Arrange on a sheet pan (use two if needed for even roasting).
• Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & red pepper flakes.
• Roast for 20 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes to lightly char.

3️⃣ Prep the Fresh Ingredients

• While the rice & veggies cook, quarter cherry tomatoes and slice avocado.
• Open, drain, and rinse chickpeas.

4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls

• Layer each bowl with warm brown rice.
• Top with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
• Drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce to taste.
• Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh parsley, or extra red pepper flakes.

Customize Your Bowl!

🥩 Want animal protein? Add grilled chicken or shrimp.
🌱 Prefer tofu? Try it crispy—press, coat with cornmeal, and pan-fry!
🥦 Leftover veggies? Toss them in—this is a perfect fridge cleanout meal!
🌾 Swap out the rice for quinoa, cauliflower rice, couscous, or barley.
🍯 Not a soy sauce fan? Try a Greek yogurt-based Green Goddess dressing or spicy chili-infused honey.

Why Your Skin Will Love This Recipe

With its vibrant mix of nutrients, healthy fats, and gut-supporting fiber, this Buddha Bowl hydrates, nourishes, and detoxifies—leaving your skin glowing and refreshed.

It’s colorful, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep—just assemble, store, and enjoy throughout the week!