Quinoa Buddha Bowl
A nourishing bowl of roasted seasonal vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and creamy tahini dressing. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed greens (kale, spinach)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in 2 cups of water over medium heat for 15 minutes until fluffy. Let rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Toss sweet potato cubes and chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until golden.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons warm water, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
- Assemble bowls with a base of mixed greens, quinoa, roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle generously with tahini dressing. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.