Description
A Buddha Bowl is a colorful, nutrient-packed meal featuring a variety of vegetables, grains, and a flavorful dressing. This vegan and gluten-free bowl is not only visually appealing but also satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup steamed broccoli
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded
For the Tahini Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon water (to thin dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds or chopped fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Grain: Prepare your choice of quinoa or brown rice following package instructions, then let it cool slightly.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a bowl, layer quinoa as the base. Arrange chickpeas, carrots, cucumber, broccoli, avocado, and red cabbage on top. Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with sesame seeds or herbs.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize your bowl with seasonal vegetables, pickled onions, or protein like tofu or grilled chicken.
- Roasted sweet potatoes or edamame are great additions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
