Ingredients: quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, kale or spinach, tahini dressing (made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt).
Here’s a vibrant and nourishing recipe for a Vegan Buddha Bowl:
Ingredients:
Base:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
Protein:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables:
- 1 sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Water, to thin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potato and broccoli florets with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized, tossing halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes and broccoli are roasting, sauté or grill the red bell pepper slices until tender.
- Prepare the Chickpeas:
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chickpeas, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the chickpeas are slightly crispy and heated through.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or agave nectar, and minced garlic.
- Gradually add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Buddha Bowl:
- In each serving bowl, start with a base of cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, sautéed bell peppers, sliced avocado, shredded red cabbage, and mixed greens around the bowl.
- Add the sautéed chickpeas on top.
- Drizzle and Serve:
- Drizzle the tahini dressing over the assembled bowls.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your colorful and nutritious Vegan Buddha Bowl!
These bowls are highly customizable, so feel free to add or substitute your favorite vegetables and toppings.
