Oil Free Mexican Inspired Taco Buddha Bowl

I don’t think a taco Buddha bowl is actually a thing, but that is exactly what I’m declaring this bowl of delicious goodness. A Buddha bowl, as defined by Urban Dictionary is a “bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded “belly” appearance on the top much like the belly of a Buddha.” So yes, this taco goodness in a bowl definitely fits the criteria.

I’ve also heard another version of the origins of the Buddha bowl, although for the life of me, I can’t recall where. But the story goes something along the lines of, the Buddha would walk around town with an empty bowl. Then, each neighbour he encountered would give him a spoonful of their food. So at the end of the day, he has a full bowl of food with a little bit of many different things. 

Both origin theories make sense to me! And either way, this taco Buddha bowl fits the criteria! It’s a nicely rounded bowl filled with a little of this and a little of that.

For my Mexican inspired taco buddha bowls, I’m using:

• brown rice
• black beans seasoned with taco seasonings
• corn
• avocado
• and a delicious salad of tomato, red onion & cilantro drizzled with lime juice and white wine vinegar

YUM!

If you don’t have the time or patience to assemble the bowl in sections like this, it’s not totally necessary. You can just toss all the components together if preferred. Once you start eating, everything gets mixed together anyhow, which is just how I like it! The flavours combine so beautifully together, for a truly perfect bite.

My first ever homemade Buddha bowl. It certainly won’t be my last. I’m already brainstorming new combinations, so stay tuned!

For more healthy, balanced meals in a bowl, try these!

• Easy Vegetable Lentil Soup – Instant Pot Option
• Vegetable Bolognese Zucchini Noodles
• Creamy Cauliflower Mushroom Soup with Quinoa

Oil Free Mexican Inspired Taco Buddha Bowl

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: gluten free, nut free, oil free, vegan

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4 Bowls

Taco Tuesday meets Buddha in this Mexican inspired taco Buddha bowl that is oil free, absolutely delicious, and made using wholesome ingredients!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice cooked
• 1.5 cups black beans cooked or canned
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup corn
• 2 avocados halved

For the Salad

• 4 tomatoes diced
• 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
• 1 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/2 lime juiced
• pinch salt & pepper

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
• Add the black beans, all your seasonings, plus a tablespoon or two of water to a large skillet. Mix well and heat over medium low heat for about 4-5 minutes to heat the beans, and absorb the flavours.
• Assemble your four Buddha bowls, dividing the components equally between each one. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 1150mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 38.1% | Vitamin C: 41% | Calcium: 7% | Iron: 19%

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*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.