Hormone Balancing Buddha Bowl

This recipe is designed to support hormone balancing by incorporating a variety of plant-based ingredients. With brown rice as a base, this bowl includes leafy greens, cruciferous veggies, healthy fats, and plant-based protein.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 cups Kale, stems removed and chopped
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 Avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup Tahini
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse the brown rice and place in a pot with water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Allow to simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until fully cooked.
3. In a bowl, mix together the chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Spread out onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
4. While the chickpeas are baking, steam the sweet potato and broccoli until softened.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the tahini and lemon juice until smooth. Add water if necessary to thin the dressing.
6. To assemble the bowl, layer brown rice, steamed sweet potato and broccoli, baked chickpeas, kale, and avocado slices. Top with tahini dressing. Enjoy!

This bowl includes nutrient-dense ingredients that work to balance hormones, such as fiber-rich brown rice, cruciferous broccoli, omega-3-rich avocado, and hormone-regulating sweet potatoes. Additionally, tahini dressing is a great source of calcium and healthy fats, which can help to alleviate PMS symptoms.