When life gets messy, make a Buddha Bowl. This dish is so full of color, flavor, and energy that your aura might blush.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (wisdom grains)
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas (tiny Zen masters)
  • 1 carrot, shredded (for cosmic crunch)
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced (green enlightenment orb)
  • 1/2 cup steamed broccoli (tiny tree blessings)
  • 2 tbsp tahini (smooth soul lubricant)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt, pepper, and a dash of laughter

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa, feeling gratitude for every tiny grain.
  2. Roast or steam chickpeas and broccoli. Whisper, “Thank you for nourishing me.”
  3. Assemble your bowl like a tiny masterpiece, layering colors like chakras.
  4. Drizzle tahini and lemon juice, imagining cosmic energy flowing with each pour.
  5. Pause, breathe, and smile before eating.

This bowl is a hug for your body, a high-five for your soul, and a reminder that life is colorful and delicious.