Description
A delicious and nutritious Buddha bowl recipe featuring a variety of fresh ingredients and amazing sauces that you will love to create.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a serving bowl, layer quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, avocado, spinach, and cucumber.
- Drizzle the sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This dish can be made vegan by ensuring the sauces are plant-based.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg