Description
A vibrant, customizable Buddha Bowl packed with grains, protein, veggies, and bold sauce—perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa or brown rice
1 cup roasted sweet potatoes
1/2 cup sautéed zucchini
1/2 cup chickpeas or tofu
1/4 cup kale or spinach
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa or brown rice as directed and let cool.
2. Roast sweet potatoes and zucchini at 400ºF for 25 minutes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Sauté or grill your protein (chickpeas or tofu) in sesame oil.
4. Mix tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth for the sauce.
5. Layer base, veggies, protein, and greens in a bowl.
6. Top with sauce and crunchy seeds.
Notes
Switch grains to cauliflower rice for fewer carbs.
Use pre-chopped veggies or batch roast ahead of time.
Keep sauces in mason jars for easy reuse.
Perfect for both hot and cold serving.
Try different flavor profiles—Mediterranean, Asian-inspired, or spicy southwest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Buddha bowl, healthy bowl, grain bowl, meal prep, vegan option