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The Best Buddha Bowl Sauces Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about ½ to ¾ cup per sauce
  • Category: Sauce, Condiment
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Global-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Discover the best Buddha Bowl sauces that elevate your meals with creamy, spicy, zesty, and fresh flavors. These versatile, easy-to-make sauces include Creamy Tahini, Spicy Peanut, Green Goddess Yogurt, Zesty Miso Ginger, and Cilantro Lime Sauce. Perfect for pairing with grains, roasted vegetables, greens, and plant-based proteins, these dressings are blendable, delicious, and customizable for vegan or vegetarian diets.


Ingredients

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Creamy Tahini Sauce

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2–4 tablespoons warm water
  • Salt to taste

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 2–3 tablespoons warm water

Green Goddess Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 green onion or ¼ avocado
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Zesty Miso Ginger Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water

Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: For each sauce, add all listed ingredients into a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl, ensuring you have all components ready and measured.
  2. Blend or Whisk: Process until smooth and creamy, incorporating warmth water gradually to achieve your preferred consistency suitable for drizzling or dipping.
  3. Adjust Seasoning: Taste each sauce carefully and modify salt, sweetness, or acidity to balance the flavors perfectly according to your preference.
  4. Store: Transfer the sauces to airtight containers and refrigerate. They keep fresh and flavorful for up to 5 days, making them ideal for meal prep and quick use.

Notes

  • These sauces complement grains, roasted veggies, greens, and plant-based proteins beautifully.
  • Double or triple the batch for meal prepping multiple bowls to save time during the week.
  • To make the yogurt-based sauces vegan, substitute plain Greek yogurt with unsweetened plant-based dairy-free yogurt.
  • Feel free to mix and match sauces to add variety and new flavor experiences throughout your meals.