Colorful Vegan Buddha Bowl

A vibrant, nutrient-packed bowl filled with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a creamy tahini dressing. Customize with your favorite toppings for a satisfying plant-based meal.

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Prep Time

20 min

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Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

45 min

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Servings

4

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Difficulty

Medium

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Colorful Vegan Buddha Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups sweet potato, cubed
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water (or more for desired consistency)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • for garnish sesame seeds and fresh cilantro

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories485
Protein16g
Carbs62g
Fat20g

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Toss sweet potato cubes, chickpeas, and broccoli with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly crispy.

  4. 4

    While vegetables roast, make tahini dressing: whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.

  5. 5

    To assemble bowls: divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with mixed greens, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and sliced avocado.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

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