High Protein Buddha Bowl
Author: Lauren
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Category: LUNCH
Cuisine: Mixed
Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 cup tender seasoned chicken (grilled or baked)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup mixed greens
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup homemade creamy peanut sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, sesame seeds, cilantro
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Instructions
Cook
quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
Rinse
quinoa if using it, fluff with a fork after resting.
Season
chicken with spices and cook until fully cooked.
Layer
the mixed greens, quinoa or rice, and cooked chicken in a bowl.
Add
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and shredded carrots on top.
Drizzle
with creamy peanut sauce.
Season
with salt and pepper to taste and add any optional toppings.
Serve
immediately.
Notes
For an easy variation, swap chicken for tofu or tempeh. Adjust seasoning and toppings to suit your taste.