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Vegan Buddha Bowl

Vegan Buddha Bowl: A Colorful Delight for Your Taste Buds

This Vegan Buddha Bowl is a colorful assembly of healthy, plant-based ingredients that celebrates health and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Substitute with brown rice or farro if desired.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained.
Veggies
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets.
  • 1 large Sweet Potato Diced.
  • 2 medium Carrots Shredded.
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Thinly sliced.
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe, sliced.
Tahini Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Tahini
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Adjust to taste.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Steamer basket
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine it with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. Peel and dice the sweet potato, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Steam broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large bowl, add quinoa as the base and arrange the roasted sweet potato, steamed broccoli, chickpeas, carrots, red cabbage, and avocado.
  6. Drizzle tahini dressing over the assembled bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite veggies or grains. Best served fresh for optimal flavor and texture.

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