Description
A Buddha Bowl is a nourishing and balanced dish featuring a mix of grains, vegetables, protein, and a flavorful dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach or mixed greens
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the base by cooking quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly crispy, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the bowl by placing the grains at the bottom.
- Arrange spinach, chickpeas, avocado, carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage around the bowl.
- Drizzle the tahini dressing over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite veggies or protein like tofu or grilled chicken.
- Make it ahead by storing the components separately and assembling before serving.
- Add nuts or seeds like sesame or pumpkin for extra crunch and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg