Description
This Chickpea Buddha Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious meal packed with crispy roasted chickpeas, wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or meal prep, this bowl combines Mediterranean-inspired flavors with easy preparation and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Grains and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded
Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the chickpeas.
- Prepare Chickpeas: Toss the drained and rinsed chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated. This seasoning mix gives the chickpeas a smoky, savory flavor.
- Roast Chickpeas: Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast them in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown. Stir halfway through roasting to ensure even crispiness.
- Make Tahini Dressing: While chickpeas roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, water, and salt in a bowl until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Adjust water quantity to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange baby spinach, roasted chickpeas, sliced avocado, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded red cabbage around the grains to create a colorful and balanced bowl.
- Serve: Drizzle the tahini dressing over each bowl just before serving to maintain crisp freshness of ingredients and enjoy your nourishing Chickpea Buddha Bowl.
Notes
- Add roasted sweet potatoes for extra heartiness and natural sweetness.
- Great for meal prep; store the dressing separately to keep vegetables fresh.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
