Thanksgiving Leftovers ‘Buddha’ Bowl Recipe

Thanksgiving Leftovers ‘Buddha’ Bowl

This beautiful bowl will make you thankful for leftovers. Be creative with the selection you have left in your refrigerator for a new flavor twist!

Serves: 4Prep: 10 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy


Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked brown rice, warmed
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 6 cups roasted vegetables, such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces, warmed
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 12 ounces cooked turkey meat, sliced thin
  • 1⁄4 cup turkey gravy
  • 1⁄2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, grated, or 1 Tbsp. Ginger People® Organic Ginger Juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

  • Reheat vegetables in the microwave, oven or sauté pan. Warm up the gravy with the Thai curry paste. Add turkey and simmer gently to warm through.
  • Divide the warm rice into 4 bowls and arrange the turkey and vegetables over the rice in an artful manner.
  • Mix the cranberry sauce with the ginger, vinegar, sesame oil and hot sauce; adjust the seasonings according to your taste preference. Add a fried egg on top if you need more protein, or are short on turkey or skipping it all together.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked brown rice, warmed
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 6 cups roasted vegetables, such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces, warmed
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 12 ounces cooked turkey meat, sliced thin
  • 1⁄4 cup turkey gravy
  • 1⁄2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, grated, or 1 Tbsp. Ginger People® Organic Ginger Juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

  • Reheat vegetables in the microwave, oven or sauté pan. Warm up the gravy with the Thai curry paste. Add turkey and simmer gently to warm through.
  • Divide the warm rice into 4 bowls and arrange the turkey and vegetables over the rice in an artful manner.
  • Mix the cranberry sauce with the ginger, vinegar, sesame oil and hot sauce; adjust the seasonings according to your taste preference. Add a fried egg on top if you need more protein, or are short on turkey or skipping it all together.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Sodium1700mg
Total Fat6g
Saturated Fat1g
Protein24g
Cholesterol35mg
Total Carbohydrate107g
Dietary Fiber13g
Sugars24g
Calories570