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Tex-mex Buddha Bowl

with a carrot slaw & piquanté peppers

Veggie

4.7

  • Hands on20 - 35 minutes
  • Overall30 - 50 minutes
Photo of Tex-mex Buddha Bowl

The Buddha bowl has teamed up with Tex-Mex to create this unique, vegan, and super tasty dish! A zingy cabbage & carrot slaw is topped with crispy falafel and served with a corn, black bean & piquanté pepper chilli. It is finished off with a cashew cream cheese dressing and chilli flakes for a fusion taste extravaganza!

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. FALAFEL & STOCK

    Boil the kettle. In a bowl, combine the falafel mix, a pinch of salt, and 100ml of boiling water. Mix, but not for longer than 30 seconds. Cover and set aside for at least 10 minutes. Dilute the stock with 65ml of boiling water and set aside.

  2. SLAW & DRIZZLE

    In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the thinly sliced Cabbage, the grated carrot, a drizzle of olive oil, and the lemon juice. Set aside. Loosen the cashew cream cheese with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.

  3. SPICY BEANS & Corn

    Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn and the drained black beans until slightly charred, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lower the heat and stir in the diluted stock, the chopped peppers, and ½ the chilli flakes (to taste). Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside.

  4. FALAFEL FUN

    Roll the falafel mixture into 4-5 balls and gently flatten to form mini patties. Wipe down the pan and return to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafel patties until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  5. BUDDHA BOWLED OVER!

    Plate up the zingy slaw and the spicy beans & Corn. Top with the crispy falafels and a drizzle of the cashew cream cheese dressing. Finish it off with any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dig in, Chef!

  • Outcast Classic Falafel Mix - 55g

  • Vegetable Stock - 2,5ml

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Cabbage - 100g

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Lemon Juice - 15ml

  • Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 45ml

  • Corn - 40g

  • Black Beans - 120g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 15g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 2,5ml

  1. FALAFEL & STOCK

    Boil the kettle. In a bowl, combine the falafel mix, a pinch of salt, and 200ml of boiling water. Mix, but not for longer than 30 seconds. Cover and set aside for at least 10 minutes. Dilute the stock with 100ml of boiling water and set aside.

  2. SLAW & DRIZZLE

    In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the thinly sliced Cabbage, the grated carrot, a drizzle of olive oil, and the lemon juice. Set aside. Loosen the cashew cream cheese with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.

  3. SPICY BEANS & Corn

    Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn and the drained black beans until slightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lower the heat and stir in the diluted stock, the chopped peppers, and ½ the chilli flakes (to taste). Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside.

  4. FALAFEL FUN

    Roll the falafel mixture into 4-5 balls per portion and gently flatten to form mini patties. Wipe down the pan and return to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafel patties until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  5. BUDDHA BOWLED OVER!

    Plate up the zingy slaw and the spicy beans & Corn. Top with the crispy falafels and a drizzle of the cashew cream cheese dressing. Finish it off with any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dig in, Chef!

  • Outcast Classic Falafel Mix - 110g

  • Vegetable Stock - 5ml

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Cabbage - 200g

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  • Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 90ml

  • Corn - 80g

  • Black Beans - 240g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 30g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 5ml

  1. FALAFEL & STOCK

    Boil the kettle. In a bowl, combine the falafel mix, a pinch of salt, and 300ml of boiling water. Mix, but not for longer than 30 seconds. Cover and set aside for at least 10 minutes. Dilute the stock with 160ml of boiling water and set aside.

  2. SLAW & DRIZZLE

    In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the thinly sliced Cabbage, the grated carrot, a drizzle of olive oil, and the lemon juice. Set aside. Loosen the cashew cream cheese with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.

  3. SPICY BEANS & Corn

    Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn and the drained black beans until slightly charred, 5-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lower the heat and stir in the diluted stock, the chopped peppers, and ½ the chilli flakes (to taste). Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside.

  4. FALAFEL FUN

    Roll the falafel mixture into 4-5 balls per portion and gently flatten to form mini patties. Wipe down the pan and return to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafel patties until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  5. BUDDHA BOWLED OVER!

    Plate up the zingy slaw and the spicy beans & Corn. Top with the crispy falafels and a drizzle of the cashew cream cheese dressing. Finish it off with any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dig in, Chef!

  • Outcast Classic Falafel Mix - 165g

  • Vegetable Stock - 7,5ml

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Cabbage - 300g

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Lemon Juice - 45ml

  • Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 125ml

  • Corn - 120g

  • Black Beans - 360g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 45g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 7,5ml

  1. FALAFEL & STOCK

    Boil the kettle. In a bowl, combine the falafel mix, a pinch of salt, and 400ml of boiling water. Mix, but not for longer than 30 seconds. Cover and set aside for at least 10 minutes. Dilute the stock with 200ml of boiling water and set aside.

  2. SLAW & DRIZZLE

    In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the thinly sliced Cabbage, the grated carrot, a drizzle of olive oil, and the lemon juice. Set aside. Loosen the cashew cream cheese with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.

  3. SPICY BEANS & Corn

    Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Corn and the drained black beans until slightly charred, 5-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lower the heat, and stir in the diluted stock, the chopped peppers, and ½ the chilli flakes (to taste). Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside.

  4. FALAFEL FUN

    Roll the falafel mixture into 4-5 balls per portion and gently flatten to form mini patties. Wipe down the pan and return to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafel patties until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  5. BUDDHA BOWLED OVER!

    Plate up the zingy slaw and the spicy beans & Corn. Top with the crispy falafels and a drizzle of the cashew cream cheese dressing. Finish it off with any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dig in, Chef!

  • Outcast Classic Falafel Mix - 220g

  • Vegetable Stock - 10ml

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Cabbage - 400g

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Lemon Juice - 60ml

  • Cashew Nut Cream Cheese - 170ml

  • Corn - 160g

  • Black Beans - 480g

  • Piquanté Peppers - 60g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 10ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R119.47

for 4 servings · R29.87 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Dried Chilli Flakes
  • Cashew Nut Cream Cheese
  • Outcast Classic Falafel Mix

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Tex-mex Buddha Bowl?

The preparation time for Tex-mex Buddha Bowl with a carrot slaw & piquanté peppers is between 20 and 35 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Tex-mex Buddha Bowl with a carrot slaw & piquanté peppers?

The total time required to make Tex-mex Buddha Bowl with a carrot slaw & piquanté peppers is between 30 and 50 minutes.

How many servings does Tex-mex Buddha Bowl provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Tex-mex Buddha Bowl?

Black Beans, Cabbage, Carrot, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Corn, Dried Chilli Flakes, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Outcast Classic Falafel Mix, Piquanté Peppers, Vegetable Stock

What is the nutritional information of Tex-mex Buddha Bowl?

Calories: 577, Carbs: 74 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 23.6 grams, Sugar: 17.9 grams, Salt: 1169 grams

How do I prepare Tex-mex Buddha Bowl?

BUDDHA BOWLED OVER!: Plate up the zingy slaw and the spicy beans & corn. Top with the crispy falafels and a drizzle of the cashew cream cheese dressing. Finish it off with any remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dig in, Chef! SPICY BEANS & CORN: Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the corn and the drained black beans until slightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Lower the heat and stir in the diluted stock, the chopped peppers, and ½ the chilli flakes (to taste). Simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside. SLAW & DRIZZLE: In a salad bowl, toss together the shredded green leaves, the thinly sliced cabbage, the grated carrot, a drizzle of olive oil, and the lemon juice. Set aside. Loosen the cashew cream cheese with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside. FALAFEL FUN: Roll the falafel mixture into 4-5 balls per portion and gently flatten to form mini patties. Wipe down the pan and return to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the falafel patties until golden and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. FALAFEL & STOCK: Boil the kettle. In a bowl, combine the falafel mix, a pinch of salt, and 200ml of boiling water. Mix, but not for longer than 30 seconds. Cover and set aside for at least 10 minutes. Dilute the stock with 100ml of boiling water and set aside.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tex-mex Buddha Bowl?

Black Beans, Cabbage, Carrot, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Corn, Dried Chilli Flakes, Green Leaves, Lemon Juice, Outcast Classic Falafel Mix, Piquanté Peppers, Vegetable Stock

How many calories does Tex-mex Buddha Bowl have?

577 calories

How much fat content does Tex-mex Buddha Bowl have?

grams