The Buddha Bowl Food

BUDDHA BOWL

Steps:

• First, prepare the eggs. Bring a pan of water to the boil, gently lower the eggs in and cook for 6 minutes. Spoon them into a bowl of iced water immediately and leave to cool.
• Meanwhile combine the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar with 50ml/2fl oz water in a large jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake for a minute until the sugar has dissolved. Peel the eggs underwater (the shells come away more easily and makes the job far less messy), then put them in the jar with the soy sauce dressing. Seal the lid then chill for at least 2 hours, but ideally 6 hours. Drain the eggs and keep chilled in an airtight container until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Tip the sweet potato and aubergine into a large roasting tin, add the oil, soy sauce, honey and chilli flakes and toss everything together. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft and sticky, giving everything a turn and a shake a couple of times during cooking. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
• Tip the spinach into a large bowl, cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes until wilted. Alternatively, cook in a saucepan over a high heat with a splash of water for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Tip the spinach out onto a clean tea towel, wrap up tightly and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. Return the spinach to the bowl and stir in the tahini, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame seeds.
• Spoon the rice into deep bowls and top with the roast vegetables, spinach and sliced radishes. Halve the eggs and place on top of the rice. Scatter over a pinch of chilli flakes and sesame seeds, then serve.

BUDDHA BOWL

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Spread sweet potato and red onion onto a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over mixture and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir 2 cloves garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
• Whisk 1 garlic clove, lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, and honey together in a bowl. Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil and sesame oil into mixture until dressing is smooth.
• Divide quinoa among bowls; top with chicken, sweet potato mixture, spinach, and avocado. Sprinkle cilantro and sesame seeds over the top and drizzle dressing over each bowl.