Whenever I go to a restaurant, my eyes skim the menu, searching for some sort of “bowl”. Whether it’s a rice bowl, curry bowl, sprouts-upon-butternut-squash-puree-type of bowl – I’m all over it. Without fail, my predictability makes my girlfriend, Lindsay, roll her eyes. “Have a lettuce wrap, Tara! Or what about this flatbread?”
“Yeah… that DOES sound good… but I think I’ll have the *insert any flavour here* bowl.”
And really, why fix what ain’t broke? Bowls full of colourful, well-seasoned food – usually finished with a dollop of some sort of delicious sauce – are my comfort food. I love a good mash-up of veggies and rice.
I’ve started exploring the trendy Buddha Bowl craze: they’re essentially the foodie marriage of a stir-fry and a salad. Ingredients are carefully portioned around the perimeter of the bowl – perfect for picky “foods cannot touch!” members of the family – providing symmetrical eye-candy.
You eat with your eyes, they say. And it’s true! Things taste better when they look appetizing.
Just ask split pea soup…. *blargh*
This Buddha bowl was born from a question: can you make a healthy weeknight meal that is fast and appeals to all members of the family? The protein in this bowl comes from both turkey breast and lentils – lean, mean sources of protein. Turkey breast has about 30g of fibre for every 100g serving, as well as vitamin B12, selenium and zinc. Lentils bring the protein AND the fibre, not to mention potassium, iron and folate.
(You can learn more about the superpowers of lentils and turkey at Lentils.org and Canadian Turkey.)
Dried lentils can seem daunting, but they’re actually ridiculously easy to prepare. For this recipe, I simply rinsed my split red lentils in cold water and then placed them in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. I brought them to a boil, covered them and then left them to simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes. Once they were cooked, I tossed them into a saute pan with my reserved marinade. I quickly tossed them in the marinade and sauteed them for approximately 3-4 minutes. They were warm, tasty and ready to be added to my waiting buddha bowl.
Unlike other dried beans, lentils do not need to soak overnight. You just have to rinse them and then start cooking!
Turkey breast is a versatile meat – it works with most flavours. Because it is so lean, it’s important not to overcook it. A meat thermometer is your friend with turkey – once your breast reaches 165 degrees, take it off of the heat! You want to keep that meat juicy.
Accompanying the chili lime flavours of the Buddha bowl is a cool lime and cilantro dressing. I’ll admit, once I took the photos of my dinner, I heaped another huge sloppy dollop of dressing onto the middle of the bowl and mixed everything up together.
Since school is only a few weeks away – a fact which I am very much in denial about – I’m thinking ahead to some quick and easy meals to throw together. The Buddha bowl is definitely going to join my meal planning list. It can be built from the produce I have in the fridge or garden, can be served according to each family member’s tastes, and makes lovely leftovers for the next day, especially if you double the dressing recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless Canadian turkey breasts
- 1 diced bell pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cups split red lentils
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 cups prepared white rice
- Lime wedges for garnish
- CHILI LIME MARINADE
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (15ml) red wine vinegar
- Juice of one lime
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- LIME CILANTRO DRESSING
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk marinade ingredients together in bowl. Pour half over turkey breast in freezer bag or container and let sit for at least an hour in the fridge; put other half of the marinade aside in refrigerator for lentils
- Whisk all ingredients for dressing in bowl except for olive oil. Once fully combined, slowly add olive oil while whisking the dressing until completely combined. Refrigerate until dinner.
- Rinse lentils thoroughly in strainer under cold water
- Put lentils in saucepan with two cups of water - bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for approximately 10-15 min, until lentils have doubled in size. Drain.
- Move lentils back the saucepan and add reserved marinade. Cook over medium heat for approximately 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Heat a grill or frying pan at medium heat. Cook turkey breast, flipping onto each side, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Let stand for 3-5 minutes and then slice.
- Place one cup of cooked rice into bowl and arrange vegetables, lentils and turkey around the bowl's perimeter. Finish with a healthy dollop of dressing in the bowl's center. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro
I ate this bowl SO fast. The dressing has a nice cool lime-y kick to it, and that can be adjusted according to taste. There are so many ways to make this bowl your own – from changing up the sides to mixing up the marinades – and you’re still getting a meal that is full of lean protein and fibre. Both turkey and lentils are flexible foods – they’ll work with their surroundings.
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A big thank you to Canadian Turkey and Lentils.org for the inspiration to make one of my comfort-food bowls at home. While this post is sponsored, all words, images, and love of things-in-bowls are my own.
134 comments
Amy Heffernan
Turkey Tacos and Lemony Lentils! Thanks!
Sue F
We love meatballs in our house so the Batch Turkey meatballs would become a fav
Sue F
I forgot to add the Bacon-Topped Cheesy Cauliflower & Lentil Bake
Tara Betterley
I think my kids would love the TURKEY QUESADILLAS. This would be great in their lunches.
Robyn Bellefleur
My kids would love the Turkey Quesadillas for sure!
Marlene J
GOOD MORNING CASSEROLE = great way to start your morning
Robyn Bellefleur
I think we would all enjoy the One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls as well.
Kim Tanti
We eat alot of lemon infused foods. I will have to try the lemony lentils
Kim Tanti
Turkey tacos would be a big hit with my clan.
Alison Braidwood
I think the Honey Garlic Turkey Casserole would be a winner. Although your Chili Buddha Bowl looks super yummy as well.
Alison Braidwood
The One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls look easy and delicious. I’d try that recipe first.
Elaine G
The Turkey Quesadillas I’m sure will become a family favorite
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The Quick Pasta with Lentils sounds good and think my family would like.
Glogirl
The HONEY GARLIC TURKEY CASSEROLE would make a great family favourite.
Glogirl
I think my family would love the Quick Pasta with Lentils recipe.
ivy pluchinsky
The turkey taco’s would be enjoyed by my family the most
michelle tremblett
mmm the Turkey quesadillas looks absolutely incredible, my family would love them for sure 🙂
michelle tremblett
We don’t have a lot of experience with lentils to be honest but I would give the lemony lentils a try with the family.
Anne Taylor
The MINI PIZZA MEATLOAVES would be a huge hit with my family!
Anne Taylor
My family would love to make the Breakfast Tacos a regular!
Jenness M
The turkey quesadillas sound delish!
jan
Love the looks of that Lentil Zucchini Lasagna
jan
I will be trying the TURKEY TORTILLA PIE
Jenness M
My family would love the Quick Pasta with Lentils.
LILLIAN BROWN
My family would like The turkey quesadillas
Stephanie
The Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes would be a big hit in our family!!
Stephanie
our family would love to try the One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls!
Melinda
The Apple Mac and Cheese Bake is a great recipe.
Melinda
I would like to try the Lemony Lentils.
HEIDI C.
The Grilled Turkey Tacos sound delicious.
HEIDI C.
I would like to try the Quick Pasta with Lentils.
Jonnie
I think my family would love the Turkey Tortilla Pie
Jonnie
From the Lentils site we would enjoy the Cheddar Couscous & Lentils
kathy downey
BATCH TURKEY MEATBALLS are sure to be a hit in our home !
kathy downey
Breakfast Tacos would be a big hit in our house !
Florence Cochrane
Turkey Quesadillas would be a big hit in my household.
Florence Cochrane
The breakfast tacos would be a hit. Look delicious.
kristen visser
From Lentils site, I think the recipe my family would like best would be the Breakfast Tacos
kristen visser
A recipe from Canadian Turkey that is sure to be a family favorite would be the Turkey Quesadillas
Charity Banman
The Lentil Zucchini Lasagna looks delicious.
Judy Cowan
The TURKEY QUESADILLAS would definitely be a family favourite.
Judy Cowan
One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls would be one my family would enjoy.
wendy hutton
we would love the TURKEY QUESADILLAS
Wanda Tracey
The Grilled Turkey N Honey Turkey sounds delicious for my family to try.
Wanda Tracey
The breakfast tacos look amazing.We love our breakfasts and this sounds so good.
Carole D
My family would like The turkey quesadillas
Karla Sceviour
Ohh,the TURKEY QUESADILLAS are sure to become a family favourite..yum!
Karla Sceviour
I think my family would love the One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls-yummy
Diane To
Turkey Tacos and Lemony Lentils!
Diane To
The turkey quesadillas would be a family fave
Lester C
One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls would be great for the fam
Lester C
I think the family would like the Turkey Tacos and Lemony Lentils
Calvin F.
Crunchy Turkey Cutlets Sound yummy!
Dawn gordon
Turkey tacos ? for sure or turkey meat loaf
Cairine Stade
The Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes look like they could become a family favourite.
Cairine
I would like to try the Cream of Celery & Red Lentil Soup, my family loves soup and this sounds like something they would like.
erin n
The turkey quesadillas sound delish! Thank you!
Amina Absar Zafar
I would love to try Turkey bagel burgers
Deb P
The PIRI PIRI GRILLED TURKEY DRUMMETTES are sure to be a favorite. Everyone loves the spice.
Amina Absar Zafar
lemony lentils
DebP
The Quick Pasta with Lentils recipe looks fast, easy and tasty.
Patsy
The Piri Piri Grilled Turkey Drummettes sound great!Thanks :).
Patsy
I’m definitely making Lentil & Kale Salad with Garlic Tahini Dressing :).Thanks!
Edith Rennes
The Tiger Tails sounds like it could become a family favourite.
Edith Rennes
The Breakfast Tacos sounds really good
Linda Svarovsky
Turkey quesadillas looks like a great recipe to try.
Julie bolduc
The MINI PIZZA MEATLOAVES sound good
Margaret Huitema
Honey Garlic Turkey Casserole wounds really good!
Eliz Trieu
Turkey Quesadillas! That reminds me that I haven’t had one in years! It’s about time I rotate that back into our weekly meals.
Wayne Couzens
BATCH TURKEY MEATBALLS look so great
Wayne Couzens
One Pan Thai Turkey Bowls. Yummy
Amber
Hello from USA. Thank you for this recipe!
tiesha
piri piri grilled turkey drumettes look great. My boys would love em.
tiesha
My family would enjoy the Lentil Coconut Curry. We love curries!
Cathie R
Shredded Turkey Tacos look like they could beceom a family fav!
Cathie R
Spiced Lentil Bites, love the gluten free options!
Darren Scrubb
My family would love Lemony Lentils
Darren Scrubb
TURKEY QUESADILLAS is sure to be a family favourite.
Darren Scrubb
My family is sure to love the Breakfast Tacos recipe
Morgan Stewart
The Smoked Turkey Wraps would definitely become a family favourite in our house!
Morgan Stewart
My family would also really love the Chili Stewed Squash & Chicken!
AD
My kiddos love robust and full flavours, so the Turkey Tortilla Pie looks great and I am sure would become a favourite!
AD
I love, LOVE lentils (grew up eating them) and so the kiddos (thankfully). The Breakfast Tacos on the Lentils website looks great and a wonderful way to start the day or end it (would make a great dinner too).
Sandy Couzens
We quit eating red meat quite a few years ago and gave up pork about a year ago and we feel amazing. We eat a lot of turkey, chicken and fish now and Love it. I found a lot of great recipes on the site but the one I know I would make a lot would be the BEST EVER TURKEY CHILI. Especially when the cooler weather hits. Thank you for this Great Giveaway. I’m going to have to try your Chili Lime Budha Bowls, yummm 🙂
Marlene V
I would love to try the Broccoli, Lentil & Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner
Marlene V.
My kids would love the PIRI PIRI GRILLED TURKEY DRUMMETTES recipe.
Julie
This is right up my family’s alley! https://www.canadianturkey.ca/recipes/turkey-quesadillas-2/
Julie
I know my kids would enjoy this delicious recipe! http://www.lentils.org/recipe/breakfast-tacos/
Travelbuds
The TURKEY QUESADILLAS for sure will be a hit in my house.
Travelbuds
I think my kids and I would love the Lentil & Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Shelley Butcher
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Shelley Butcher
The one pan thai turkey bowls sound fantastic!
Michelle W
SWEET & SMOKY TURKEY SLOPPY JOES WOULD BE A HIT!
Michelle W
Lentil Chili & Macaroni Skillet Looks yummy!
Linda Richter
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Wanda B
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Wanda B
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Heidi P
Definitely the TURKEY QUESADILLAS will be a big hit in this family
Thanks @subruble.com for the lovely chance to win
Heidi P
The family will love the Broccoli, Lentil & Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner – so quick and easy to prepare
Thanks @suburble.com
Brenda Penton
I think the Tortilla Pizza Melt would be a big hit with the kids
Brenda Penton
I’d love to try the Strawberry Cheesecake & Ice Cream Pie from the Lentils recipes. Sounds so good!
SHIRLEY
BBQ TURKEY BURGERS look great
SHIRLEY
the lemony lentils look good
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard
we would love the TURKEY QUESADILLAS
Pauline Milner
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Pauline Milner
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Pam
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Soozle
I like the sounds of the Lentil Zucchini Lasagna
ginette4
Smoky Turkey Lentil Chili recipe is sure to be a family favourite since we already love chill
ginette4
I’m sure that my family will love the TURKEY QUESADILLAS recipe
nicolthepickle
My kids would love the Turkey Quesadilla. So would I actually.
nicolthepickle
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Kristi
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