I was always a huge fan of salads. One of the things my roommate in my college apartment said she missed when I moved out was the little containers of salad ingredients waiting the the fridge, ready to go. (After we would go food shopping, I used to clean and slice up all the veggies so that we could make a salad quickly, any time we wanted). As time has passed, though, the salads have evolved.
It started when I added grains in. Leftover couscous? Throw it in. Extra quinoa? Yes, please! Then, when I started dating John, I would add in the leftover hummus or baba ganoush that was in the fridge. Over time, it became more about the add-ins than the actual salad part. When there were no leafy greens (the horror!), I would still make it, but I was at a loss as to what to call it.
Does a salad with no leafy greens qualify as a salad? It's one of life's big questions, I know.
So, I called it a grain salad. Except, sometimes there were no grains. A veggie salad, then? I guess, but that didn't really capture it either. I started just calling them bowls. It was easier. I've tweaked them over time, but the premise is the same. Take grains, veggies, and a protein, mix them together, and top them with a yummy sauce/dressing.
It gets crazier. (Can bowls of food be crazy?) I started having them for BREAKFAST. Leftover grains, nuts, and fruit. Usually topped with maple syrup because everything is better with maple syrup.
Turns out, I didn't invent these! I know! Crazy, right? Apparently they are called "buddha bowls" or "glory bowls." Somehow I have spent a decade living under a rock and never knew this. I still just call them bowls, and they are delish.
Some recent bowls:
Root Veggie Bowl
Green Bean and Sauteed Onion Bowl
I'll be sharing some of my recent bowl recipes in the upcoming posts. What are your favorite combos?
My fav is cold quinoa, beans, and rice over greens and veggies like broccoli, peas, etc. with some olive oil and fresh lemon juice!
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