Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Vegan Buddha Bowl, where health meets culinary creativity. This colorful dish is a delicious mix of fresh vegetables, hearty grains, and protein-rich legumes, all beautifully arranged to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the crunch of kale, the fluffiness of quinoa, and the creaminess of avocado topped with a zesty tahini dressing. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting friends or need a quick nourishing meal after a busy day—this bowl can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; cook according to package instructions (approximately 15 minutes). Set aside.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas; sauté in olive oil with garlic powder over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Chop kale into bite-sized pieces; halve cherry tomatoes and slice avocado.
- For dressing, whisk tahini and lemon juice together, adding water until desired consistency is achieved.
- In bowls, layer quinoa, kale, chickpeas, tomatoes, and avocado; drizzle with tahini dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute quinoa with brown rice or millet for variety. Experiment with roasted sweet potatoes or bell peppers for additional flavor. Enhance protein content by swapping chickpeas for lentils or adding grilled tofu.