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Vegetarian Buddha Bowl

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A colorful and nutrient-packed vegetarian Buddha bowl featuring roasted vegetables, grains, fresh greens, and a creamy tahini dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup sweet potato, diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, or lettuce)
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water (to thin dressing)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss sweet potato, broccoli, and carrots with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, rinse quinoa and cook in a pot with 2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until fluffy. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Assemble bowls by dividing quinoa among serving bowls.
  6. Top with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, mixed greens, and sliced avocado.
  7. Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute quinoa with brown rice, couscous, or farro.
  • For extra crunch, add seeds or nuts like pumpkin seeds or almonds.
  • Meal prep friendly – store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
  • Roast vegetables in advance to save time.

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Keywords: vegetarian buddha bowl, quinoa bowl, roasted vegetables, tahini dressing, healthy vegetarian meal

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