Hummus Formosa is protein-rich and makes the perfect base for a colourful and nourishing Hippidippi bowl (aka Buddha bowl or grain bowl) that will leave you feeling blissful.
You can add anything you want. Or be like Buddha, and make yourself one with everything!
Start with some whole grains, then build out the bowl with some plant proteins, your favourite veggies, raw or cooked, and finish with a decent dollop of dip and a splash of olive oil.
It's hard to go wrong, Hippidippers! Just remember, you don’t want too much of any one thing, and swap out different ingredients for variety, balance, and colour.
For extra good mood vibes, add little gems like olives and sunflower seeds.
We recommend preparing double of everything to keep in the fridge and make building the next Hippidippi bowl even quicker.
Ingredients
- Hippidippi Hummus Formosa
- Whole grains - 1 cup of five grain rice
- Plant protein - 1 can of chickpeas, 1 cup of edamame
- Raw vegetables - lettuce, yellow pepper, sugar snap peas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes
- Bonus ingredient: olives
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil, with at least 6 cups of water for every cup of rice. Add rinsed rice and cook uncovered for 25 minutes at a steady boil, reducing temperature if needed to prevent overflow. Add the edamame and cook for a further 5 minutes before draining well.
- Preheat the oven to 220C (430 F). Put the chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry) on a lined baking tray, toss with olive oil and salt, and spread evenly. Roast for 20-30 minutes until crisp.
- Slice and dice the raw vegetables.
- Arrange everything artfully in a bowl or deep-rimmed dish around the hummus so that it looks pretty!
Dinner Party Idea
Make lots of everything for a buffet-style salad bar. It’s a really fun, interactive way to eat, where everyone can mix and match to their heart’s content.
Notes
This is a more summery Hippidippi bowl with lots of salad items. For a heart