Summer Buddha Bowls with Green Goddess Tahini Dressing

By sz8jm9

Black beans + brown rice give you a complete protein, plus you have the pistachios, queso fresco, and the tahini to add to the protein profile. My carnivorous friends – feel free to add grilled or rotisserie chicken.

You can change up these bowls in a myriad of ways. Here are some thoughts:

Adding or subtracting various fruit.
Using your favorite type of rice (forbidden or wild rice would be awesome)
Incorporate your favorite greens – either cooked or raw – such as spinach, arugula, chard, or kale.
Add hard boiled egg, chicken or serve alongside a cut of your favorite meat.
Make the green goddess traditional by using tarragon and parsley in place of the basil and sage, or use your favorite combination of fresh herbs.
Add roasted or grilled vegetables such as zucchini, yellow squash, sweet potato, broccoli, and/or eggplant

Ingredients

• Green Goddess Tahini Dressing:
• 1/3 cup tahini (well-stirred)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup water (or more if needed for blending)
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup chives, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, packed
• 4 large sage leaves
• Stone Fruit Buddha Bowls:
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 5 ounces mixed greens (I used a baby lettuce blend)
• 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup ripe cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 pint ripe blackberries
• 1 ripe peach, pitted and sliced
• 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup queso fresco, crumbled
• 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from theroastedroot.net

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the Green Goddess Tahini Dressing:
Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. The dressing will be very thick - you can add more water or a splash of full-fat coconut milk to thin it out. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the Buddha Bowls:
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Divide it among 4 large bowls, along with the remaining ingredients. Drizzle desired amount of green goddess dressing over each bowl and serve.