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Buddha Bowls

Vibrant Buddha Bowls: Easy, Healthy Meal Prep Delight

These vibrant Buddha Bowls are a celebration of textures and flavors, perfect for meal prep and healthy eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa or brown rice or cauliflower rice
Roasted Veggies
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes or butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Fresh Greens
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or kale
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage or green cabbage
Protein
  • 1 can Chickpeas or black beans
Creamy Elements
  • 1 medium Avocado or hummus
Crunch
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds or sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
Tahini Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Tahini or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons Water for desired consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice sweet potatoes, spread on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Set aside.
  3. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and water together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. In serving bowls, start with a scoop of quinoa in the center.
  5. Arrange roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, chickpeas, avocado, red cabbage, and cucumber around quinoa.
  6. Drizzle tahini dressing over bowls to tie ingredients together.
  7. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and serve immediately or store for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days, keeping dressing separate for freshness.

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