Description
Experience the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor with this Vegan Buddha Bowl. This vibrant dish features a base of protein-rich quinoa topped with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chickpeas, fresh greens, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with your favorite dressing. It’s a colorful and satisfying meal that’s as delightful to eat as it is to look at.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 avocado
- Your favorite dressing (e.g., tahini, balsamic vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dice sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat chickpeas in a skillet with olive oil and seasonings until warmed through.
- Wash greens thoroughly; massage kale if using.
- Prepare your dressing by whisking together tahini or yogurt-based dressing with lemon juice and seasonings.
- Assemble bowls by starting with quinoa as the base, adding roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, greens, sliced avocado, and drizzling with dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your bowl by adding seasonal vegetables or switching up the grains like brown rice or farro. For added crunch, top with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower before serving. Meal prep components separately for quick assembly during busy weeks.