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Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl

A colorful, nutrient-packed Buddha bowl with a variety of vegetables, grains, and a creamy tahini dressing.

Prep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 50 minutesServings: 2 servingsDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 sweet potato, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • For the tahini dressing:
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (use maple for vegan)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package directions, typically bringing to a boil, then reducing to simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
3
Toss sweet potato cubes with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on half of the baking sheet.
4
Toss chickpeas with remaining olive oil and spread on the other half of the baking sheet.
5
Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy.
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6
While everything is cooking, prepare the tahini dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
7
Massage chopped kale with a tiny bit of olive oil and a pinch of salt for about 1 minute to soften.
8
Assemble bowls: Start with a base of quinoa, then arrange sweet potatoes, chickpeas, kale, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, and red onion in sections.
9
Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories
520 kcal
Fat
22g
Carbs
65g
Protein
17g

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