Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this nutritious Buddha bowl, packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
For the Toppings:
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
For the Base:
- 1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
For the Toppings:
- 2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices (like cumin). Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- 3. While quinoa cooks and chickpeas roast, slice cherry tomatoes in half and dice avocado into bite-sized pieces.
For the Dressing:
- 4. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, and honey until combined.
- 5. Assemble your bowl: In a large bowl or serving dishes, layer quinoa as your base. Add roasted chickpeas followed by fresh spinach leaves. Top with diced avocado and cherry tomatoes.
- 6. Drizzle dressing generously over assembled ingredients, mix gently, and serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Boiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg