Description
Discover the best Buddha bowl sauces that elevate any healthy bowl with creamy, flavorful dressings. This collection includes creamy tahini, spicy peanut, green goddess yogurt, zesty miso ginger, and cilantro lime sauces—all easy to make, versatile, and perfect for grains, roasted veggies, greens, and plant-based proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Tahini Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water
- Salt to taste
Spicy Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water
Green Goddess Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 green onion or ¼ avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste
Zesty Miso Ginger Dressing
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon water
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. For each sauce, gather all listed ingredients and place them into a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl.
- Blend or Whisk. Blend or whisk the ingredients until smooth and creamy, gradually adding water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Taste and Adjust. Taste each sauce and adjust the seasoning, such as salt, sweetness, or acidity, to suit your preference.
- Store Properly. Transfer sauces to airtight containers and refrigerate. Use within 5 days for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- These sauces complement grains, roasted vegetables, leafy greens, and plant-based proteins.
- Double the recipe to have plenty of sauce for meal prepping throughout the week.
- For a vegan version of yogurt-based sauces, substitute with unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
- Feel free to mix and match these sauces to keep your Buddha bowls exciting and flavorful every day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Blending, Whisking
- Cuisine: Global-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0–5 mg