Vegan Buddha Bowl

Having switched to a low FODMAP diet a few months ago I'm finding that rice based dishes are becoming a firm favourite, as I don't feel as though I am missing out on anything.  Admittedly my favourite is a simple egg fried rice, but I've been dabbling with a vegan version for a bit of a change too.

One of my most recent successes was this Vegan Buddha Bowl, which was a bit of a make-it-up-as-I-go-along meal.  In terms of quanities for the recipe, just go with your instinct and add ingredients to taste.

What goes in...

*  Portion of cooked brown rice
*  Garlic infused olive oil (about 1tbs)
*  Pasatta
*  Soy sauce
*  Green beans, cut in half
*  Red pepper, chopped
*  Peanuts (can be raw, roasted or even salted)

Method...

1.  Heat the garlic oil over a medium heat.
2.  Add the cooked brown rice and warm through.  (I prefer to cook the rice fresh rather than warming it up from cold, as I'm a little nervous about reheating rice as it can be a breeding ground for rice.  If you're confident about reheating cook rice, go for it, but I would recommend cooking the rice while getting the rest of the ingredients together).
3.  Add a blob of pasatta (probably about a tablespoonful) and stir through.
4.  Add some soy sauce to taste.  I like lots, but again, go with your instinct.
5.  Next add the green beans, red peppers and peanuts, and stir through.
6.  Cook on a medium heat until the vegetables are cooked and the peanuts have softened.  It might be necessary to add a splash of hot water from the kettle if it begins to dry out too much, but equally it shouldn't be as wet as a risotto
7.  Once the vegetables are cooked, serve in bowls and enjoy!

**  Please note this recipe is based on my own experiences of FODMAP and should not be followed, or used only as a guide, if you suffer from severe food intollerances or allergies.

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