Apr 25, 2018

Sensational Savoury Buddha Bowls

Jam packed so full of goodness they’re rounded like the belly of a Buddha!

Food Bowls continue to be on-trend and meet patrons desire for real, fresh, nutritious food that tastes great! Build a bowl around Nordica Cottage Cheese as the protein, it’s the perfect low-cost protein-packed blank canvas for creating savoury bowls!

Let your creativity run wild – there really is no “recipe” for a bowl!

Some great tips to build on:

Start with loads of colourful veggies, fresh, roasted or grilled
Pack in protein – e.g. chicken, turkey, steak, fish, soft-cooked eggs
Include nutritious vegetarian protein options – e.g. Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese or regular Nordica Cottage Cheese, tofu, lentils, chickpeas, black beans
Add in a hearty, healthy whole grain – e.g. brown rice, barley, kamut, freekeh, quinoa
Feature terrific toppers – e.g. nuts, seeds, crispy tortilla strips, sliced or cubed avocado, olives
Add dynamite dressings – vinaigrette, creamy, or nut butter-based. Try a better-for-you creamy dressing:
- Blend Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, a pinch of red pepper flakes and sea salt for a tasty tangy citrusy drizzle
- Whisk Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese with crunchy peanut butter, Siracha and lime juice for twist on Thai

The art is in the assembly!

This is not your typical tossed salad! Remember we all eat with our eyes first, presentation is everything!

Layer all sections artistically in a bowl, drizzle with a drool-worthy dressing and add a finishing touch with an assortment of terrific toppers!

Tips from the kitchen

Menu as a daily feature!
Perfect as portable menu option!
Great to let customers customize to suit their desire and taste!
Upsell by topping with sliced steak, grilled chicken, turkey skewers, seared fish or soft-cooked egg!

Here are 3 ideas to inspire your creations:

Southwest Power Bowl

Veggies: toasted corn, orange pepper, grape tomatoes

Protein: Nordica Smooth Lime Crema, black beans, edamame

Whole Grain: barley

Toppers: avocado, diced red onion, cilantro

Dressing: lime jalapeno vinaigrette

Make it: Check out the Southwest Power Bowl recipe, including how to make the protein-packed Nordica Smooth Lime Crema.

Spring Bliss Bowl

Veggies: grilled asparagus, zucchini ribbons, peas, slivered radishes

Protein: Nordica Cottage Cheese, soft-cooked egg

Whole Grain: quinoa

Toppers: sunflower seeds, microgreens

Dressing: tangy citrusy drizzle made with Nordica Smooth

Mediterranean Ancient Grain Bowl

Veggies: roasted eggplant, roasted red pepper, garlic-y sautéed kale

Protein: grilled Salerno Halloumi cheese, roasted lemony chickpeas

Whole Grain: farro

Topping: kalmata olives, diced red onion, fresh parsley

Dressing: red wine vinaigrette

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