Description
A Buddha Bowl is a nourishing, colorful, and well-balanced meal typically made with a variety of vegetables, grains, and plant-based proteins, often served cold and topped with a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp tahini
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Arrange spinach or mixed greens as the base in a large bowl.
- Top with cooked quinoa, chickpeas, shredded carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with the prepared dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous.
- Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrients.
- Use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg