Protein Packed Asian Beef Bowl
Recently, I’ve been on a kick with making bowls. Why? Because they are fast and super-duper healthy! Last month I shared my favorite Flavor Packed Chicken Buddha Bowl recipe and I had so many of you that shared with me how much you LOVED this recipe. So I thought I would share another bowl favorite that my family loves.
(SIBO Friendly, low fodmap, gluten free)
What is the purpose of a Buddha bowl?
Other than striving to achieve balance in your health, these bowls are also known as power or macro bowls. They basically combine whole grains, raw or roasted veggies, protein and are usually topped with a delicious dressing and seeds.
Benefits of a Buddha bowl
They are really nutritious for our health! Bowls are packed with nutrition because of the balanced proportions of food groups in each bowl, which provides a ton of antioxidants, because of the various colored veggies and greens that are used within. And, because very minimal cooking is involved, it conserves the loss of nutrients due to them not being broken down and cooking them completely.
What are the 5 key components of a Buddha bowl?
A well-balanced Buddha bowl comes together in 5 easy steps-use this guide to build the perfect healthy bowl every time.
Each bowl is made up of 5 key components:
Whole grains.
Veggies.
Protein.
Dressing.
"Sprinkles," such as nuts, seeds, herbs or sprouts.
It’s that easy! Just add in anything your heart desires and you are good to go! This is why I love bowls so much because I have so much fun and creativity with each bowl I make.
Are buddha bowls good for weight loss?
Since Buddha Bowls typically contain fresh ingredients and nothing processed, they are perfect for weight loss. The mix of whole grains and healthy vegetables will keep you full for hours with little to no calories since most of them are coming from your vegetables. This makes it a winning combination when you are trying to release weight or in general maintain your weight release or health.
Are there any rules when making a buddha bowl?
There are no strict set of rules for how to make a healthy bowl, you just want to make sure you’ve got an assortment of small portions of different foods, mostly vegetables. The food is not mixed together, but arranged in an "artful" way. Having bowls weekly in my house allows me to use up vegetables almost past their prime, or simply get creative. Here’s the recipe!
Protein Packed Asian Beef Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2T freshly grated ginger
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tsp onion powder (you can omit this if you are fodmap sensitive)
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp honey
- white or brown rice
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 large carrots (chopped or sliced)
- 2 cups sliced red cabbage
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into slices for squeezing
- Sauerkraut
Instructions
- Sauté the onion until translucent and soft in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add in chopped garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, then add in beef and cook through.
- While the beef cooks about 7 minutes, in a small bowl, stir together the honey, ginger, red pepper flakes, fish sauce and coconut aminos. Pour over the browned beef. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, then stir in the sesame oil. If you want it to have more flavor, then you can add a few more red pepper flakes and coconut aminos, if needed.
- To make the rice, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the rice, water and salt. Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let cook for about 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork, then serve. You can follow the directions on any rice package to make the amount that you feel you need.
- To assemble the bowls, start by adding the rice on the bottom. Add the heated and warm beef, then top with the avocado, shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and a little cilantro (or any other ingredients of your choosing). Finish the bowl off with toasted sesame seeds and a lime wedge. You can also drizzle on extra toasted sesame oil if you like! Enjoy!
The nutrition information provided is only estimated based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a dietician. Please consult a doctor for accurate, more personal information about your health and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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