{"id":28066,"date":"2025-07-23T05:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T03:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myhome.at\/?p=28066"},"modified":"2025-07-15T17:25:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T15:25:00","slug":"summer-bowls-more-than-just-a-food-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myhome.at\/en\/summer-bowls-more-than-just-a-food-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer bowls: more than just a food trend!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colorful, healthy and quick to prepare: Bowls are the star of light summer cuisine. What began as Instagram hype is now an integral part of the modern diet. But do these bowl wonders live up to their visual promise? We take a look behind the bowl trend, give tips on the ideal combination – and reveal the season’s most popular ingredients. Plus: two recipes <\/em> for summer bowls.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

From foodie hype to modern classic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Whether Buddha Bowl, Poke Bowl or Smoothie Bowl – the term “bowl” has long stood for more than just a nicely arranged content in a round bowl. The trend originated in California and Hawaii, where healthy ingredients and Asian-Pacific influences were combined early on. The poke bowl, for example, with raw fish, rice and vegetables, became an overnight favorite of the urban diet-conscious. The Buddha Bowl, on the other hand, owes its name to the bulbous bowl, which is reminiscent of a Buddha. Today, the bowl scene is international: from vegan to low carb, from detox to protein power. <\/p>\n\n

Are summer bowls really as healthy as they look?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

In short: yes – but only if they are balanced. Because not every beautifully draped bowl is automatically a health booster. The key is balance:– carbohydrates for energy (e.g. quinoa, wholegrain rice, sweet potatoes) quinoa, wholegrain rice, sweet potatoes)– Proteins for satiety (tofu, salmon, pulses or eggs)– Healthy fats for cell protection (avocado, nuts, cold-pressed oils)– Raw or cooked vegetables for fibre and vitamins– And ideally a fresh, sugar-free dressing with lemon juice, tahini or yoghurt <\/p>\n\n

On the other hand, you should avoid hidden sugar, too many fried ingredients or ready-made sauces – these are often real calorie traps.<\/p>\n\n

What to look out for when putting together a summer bowl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Bowls live by the principle of balance – both visually and nutritionally. This means that different colors, textures and temperatures can meet in a small space. Raw meets steamed, crunchy meets creamy, cold meets warm. It is important that the base does not dominate, but that a harmonious interplay is created. <\/p>\n\n

These ingredients belong in a summer bowl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

There are hardly any limits to the imagination – but there are a few stars among the summer bowl ingredients:– Quinoa or millet<\/strong> as a gluten-free base – Watermelon<\/strong>, mango<\/strong> or berries<\/strong> for sweet and fruity freshness – Zucchinis<\/strong>, radishes<\/strong>, tomatoes<\/strong> and avocado<\/strong> for vitamins and good fats – Goat’s cream cheese<\/strong>, grilled halloumi<\/strong> or poached egg<\/strong> as a source of protein – Basil<\/strong>, coriander<\/strong> or mint<\/strong> for an explosion of flavors – And as a topping: sesame seeds<\/strong>, hemp seeds<\/strong>, roasted chickpeas<\/strong> or a Splash of lime<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Bowl food: easy to prepare and full of variety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Another advantage: bowls are easy to prepare – ideal for picnics, the office or garden parties. The individual components can be cooked, cut or marinated the day before. They are served just before serving – with a squeeze of lemon juice, a dash of oil and lots of attention to detail. <\/p>\n\n

Once you have started creatively combining ingredients in a bowl, you usually don’t want to go back to classic plate food. Bowls are intuitive, versatile, healthy – and above all: an expression of a mindful, enjoyable lifestyle. And what could be better suited to summer than that? <\/p>\n\n

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Long live variety – there are plenty of possible combinations for summer bowls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Here are two wonderful recipes to try.<\/p>\n\n

Summer Buddha bowl with peach, quinoa & cashew dressing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Ingredients (for 2 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n