Description
A nutritious and vibrant Healthy Buddha Bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a tangy tahini dressing. Perfect for a wholesome, balanced meal packed with fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
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Roasted Sweet Potato
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Main Bowl
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
Tahini Dressing
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- Water to thin dressing as needed
Instructions
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the diced sweet potato on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook Quinoa: Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and a little water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness with more water if needed.
- Assemble Bowl Base: Place a mound of quinoa in the center of each serving bowl.
- Add Vegetables: Arrange the roasted sweet potato, fresh spinach, chickpeas, avocado slices, red cabbage, and cucumber around the quinoa either in sections or any preferred pattern.
- Drizzle Dressing: Generously pour the tahini dressing over the assembled ingredients.
- Top with Seeds: Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds over the bowl for added crunch and nutrition.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate if preparing in advance.
Notes
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience, but cooked dried chickpeas work well too.
- You can roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge for easy meal prep.
- Adjust the tahini dressing thickness by slowly adding water to your desired consistency.
- Add other vegetables like shredded carrots or sliced radishes for extra color and nutrients.
- This bowl is perfect for a vegan and gluten-free diet.
