Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing
A comforting and nutritious Buddha Bowl featuring a vibrant array of fresh veggies and a creamy tahini dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, roasted
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Water to thin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse your chickpeas, then pat them dry. Spread them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Rinse your quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve. Combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in water to achieve desired consistency.
- Start with a base of cooked quinoa, then layer in your roasted chickpeas, baby spinach, shredded carrots, and avocado slices. Drizzle with tahini dressing.
- For garnish, sprinkle sesame seeds or fresh herbs for a pop of color!
Notes
Buddha bowls are versatile; feel free to get creative with your ingredients or dressings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: buddha bowl, tahini dressing, vegan, healthy recipe, quinoa