Taco Buddha Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce • Steamy Kitchen Recipes Giveaways

posted by Steamy Kitchen September 28, 2020

This Buddha Bowl is so customizable, yet simple, it will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. With a creamy zesty chipotle sauce that you can make as spicy or as mild as you like.

Buddha Bowls Are Easy & Versatile!

A Buddha Bowl is super easy to make – Use leftovers, frozen vegetables.

Fill the bowl with your favorite ingredients, and we’ll show you how to make a yummy sauce and a fun, crunchy topping.

Make this Taco Buddha Bowl

+Greens: Keep it simple with chopped or shredded iceberg lettuce. For something a bit more filling you can use Mexican rice (here’s a great recipe that I’ve used many times)

+Veggies: Diced tomatoes, diced bell peppers or any vegetables you have stored in the fridge.

+Protein: Ground beef with a yummy and simple store-bought taco seasoning. We also used a can of black beans – if you are vegetarian, you can double up on the beans.

+Sauce: Creamy chipotle sauce with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Make this sauce as spicy or as mild as you want with the number of peppers you add in.

+Crunch: This bowl is a little different because the crunch is on the outside! We will teach you how to make a fun taco shell bowl with tortillas. Or you can opt out and sprinkle tortilla chips on top.

Here’s how to build this Buddha Bowl:

Fun First: Taco Shell Bowl

Normally you would top it all off with a crunch, but for this recipe….the crunch is the bowl. We recommend starting this recipe by making the bowls so they have time to bake and cool. It’s important for the bowls to cool so they harden to the perfect crunch – and so the contents don’t fall out of a soft bowl.

You can use an electric taco shell maker (fun!), a metal, nonstick mold, or an oven-safe medium sized bowl.

For the taco bowls you will need:

To make this taco shell bowl:

1. Spray or brush both sides of tortilla with cooking oil.
2. Place the tortilla inside the bowl or mold, and shape it to the bowl.
3. Bake 325F 6-8 minutes until browned and crispy.
4. Remove tortilla from bowl and let cool upside down on baking rack. Cool completely before filling.

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

This creamy chipotle sauce can be made as spicy or as mild as you please.

Creamy chipotle sauce only requires a few ingredients….just combine ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

You will need:

• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream or crema
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (NOTE this is ONE pepper from the can, not an entire can!)
• 1 clove of garlic
• Salt

Drizzle it over this taco buddha bowl and save the rest to dip chips or veggies in. Great for pouring over other yummy meals during the week that need a little kick!

If you prefer, buy a yummy chipotle sauce that you can find in stores or online:

This taco buddha bowl is a fun easy meal you can make that will satisfy everyone in the house. Drizzle with a creamy chipotle sauce that you can make as spicy or as mild as you like.

Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

Mexican

Keyword:

buddabowl, buddha bowl

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 510 kcal

Author: Steamy Kitchen

For the CRUNCH

• 4
  flour tortillas
  10-inches
• 2
  tbsp
  olive oil
  or cooking oil spray

For the GREENS

• 4
  cups
  shredded iceberg lettuce

For the VEGGIES

• 1
  large
  tomato
  diced
• 1/2
  cup
  corn
  frozen or canned (drained)
• 1
  large
  avocado
  sliced

For the PROTEIN

• 1
  lb
  lean ground beef
  or ground turkey
• 1
  can
  black beans
  drained (optional)
• 1
  package
  low sodium taco seasoning mix
• 3/4
  cup
  water

For the SAUCE

• 1/4
  cup
  mayonnaise
• 1/4
  cup
  sour cream or crema
• 1
  chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  ONE single pepper, not the entire can
• 1
  clove
  garlic
• 1
  tsp
  lime juice
• 1/4
  tsp
  salt

1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Spray both sides of the tortilla with cooking spray. Snuggle the tortilla inside the bowl or mold, fluting the edges to make a “bowl” shape. Bake for 8 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely.

2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high skillet. Drain fat. Stir in the seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. For the sauce, combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until it has a smooth creamy consistency. Taste. adjust and add a little more adobo sauce or another pepper, if you would like it spicier.

4. To assemble this bowl, grab a taco shell bowl and add in a handful of lettuce. Next, add a couple scoops of veggies and taco meat then, drizzle with chipotle sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Taco Buddha Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce and Taco Shell Bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510
Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 76mg25%

Sodium 1282mg56%

Potassium 923mg26%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 1722IU34%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 87mg9%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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