Description

This Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing is a wholesome and vibrant dish filled with nourishing ingredients like roasted vegetables, quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh greens. Drizzled with a creamy, tangy tahini dressing, this bowl is packed with flavor, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. It’s perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner, and customizable with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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For the Buddha Bowl:

1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup spinach or mixed greens
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)

For the Tahini Dressing:

1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
2 tablespoons water (or more for desired consistency)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Roast the Sweet Potato and Chickpeas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potato and chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
Prepare the Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add more water if necessary to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
Assemble the Buddha Bowl: In bowls, start with a base of cooked quinoa. Arrange roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, spinach, cucumber, avocado, and shredded red cabbage in sections over the quinoa.
Serve: Drizzle the tahini dressing over the bowl and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds for added crunch, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize the bowl with other vegetables like roasted cauliflower, beets, or roasted Brussels sprouts.
The tahini dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it perfect for meal prep.
Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or hemp seeds for extra protein and flavor.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course