Buddha Bowl with Quinoa and Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Fluffy quinoa with caramelized sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, fresh veggies, and creamy garlic tahini dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grain Base

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

04 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Crispy Chickpeas

09 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt to taste

→ Fresh Vegetables

15 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
18 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
19 - 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Garlic Tahini Dressing

21 - 1/3 cup tahini
22 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
23 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
24 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
25 - 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
26 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
27 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
03 - On a baking sheet, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
04 - Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. On another baking sheet, toss with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup, and salt until smooth. Add more water as needed to reach desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa among 4 bowls. Arrange roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red cabbage on top. Drizzle generously with garlic tahini dressing. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, and most of it happens while you're sipping coffee and scrolling your phone.
  • The tahini dressing is so silky and garlicky that even people who claim they don't like healthy food will ask for seconds.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble bowls whenever hunger strikes, making it ideal for chaotic weeknights.
02 -
  • Never skip drying the chickpeas; soggy chickpeas will ruin the textural contrast that makes this bowl worth eating.
  • The tahini dressing thickens as it sits, so make it last and add extra water if it becomes too thick to drizzle before serving.
  • Assemble the avocado slices right before eating to prevent browning, and if you're meal prepping, keep the avocado separate and add it when you're ready to eat.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of tahini dressing and keep it in a jar in your fridge—it becomes your secret weapon for drizzling over leftover roasted vegetables, falafel, or even straight onto toast.
  • If you're short on time, use pre-cooked quinoa packets or leftover rice from last night instead of cooking quinoa from scratch.
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