35-Minute Healthy Shrimp Buddha Bowl That’ll Blow Your Mind
A healthy and vibrant shrimp Buddha bowl packed with protein, veggies, and quinoa for a balanced meal.
- Author: Zoe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked and glazed
- 1 cup asparagus, cooked
- 1 cup broccoli florets, cooked
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/4 cup diced tomato and onion (pico-style)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp sauce or glaze for shrimp
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and divide evenly between two bowls.
- Steam or sauté asparagus and broccoli until tender-crisp, then add to the bowls.
- Cook shrimp and coat with the glossy sauce, then place on top of the veggies.
- Add shredded cabbage, avocado slices, and a scoop of the tomato-onion topping.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Drizzle extra sauce on top if desired.
Notes
- Meal prep-friendly—store components separately and assemble before serving.
- Swap quinoa for brown rice or cauliflower rice if preferred.
- Adjust spice level by choosing a mild or spicy glaze for the shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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