Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl
Step into the world of plant-based goodness with our "Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl." This recipe is a celebration of wholesome, natural ingredients that come together to offer a nourishing, satisfying meal. Perfect for those embracing a plant-based lifestyle or anyone looking for a nutrient-rich dining experience.
Loaded with a variety of colourful vegetables, whole grains, and plant proteins, this Buddha bowl is a testament to the power of plant-based foods. It's not just a meal; it's a bowl full of life, energy, and vitality, offering a spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and flavours in every bite.
Ingredients:
- Cooked Quinoa: 1 cup
- Chickpeas, cooked: 1 cup
- Sweet Potato, cubed and roasted: 1 cup
- Avocado, sliced: ½
- Red Cabbage, shredded: 1 cup
- Carrots, grated: ½ cup
- Baby Spinach: 1 cup
- Cucumber, sliced: ½
- Tahini: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil: for roasting
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Sesame Seeds: for garnish
- Fresh Cilantro: for garnish
Instructions:
- Roast Sweet Potato: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook quinoa and chickpeas as per instructions. Shred cabbage, grate carrots, and slice cucumber and avocado.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a large bowl, place a bed of baby spinach. Arrange quinoa, chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and avocado in sections around the bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together tahini and lemon juice, adding water to reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the bowl.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and fresh cilantro over the top. Serve immediately.
Benefits:
This "Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl" is a nutritional powerhouse, perfect for plant-based nourishment. It offers a balanced combination of protein from chickpeas, complex carbs from quinoa and sweet potatoes, healthy fats from avocado, and a variety of vitamins and minerals from the assortment of vegetables.
