Healthy Quinoa Buddha Bowl

A nutritious, colorful meal packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• •2 cups water or vegetable broth
• •1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1 avocado, sliced
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •2 cups baby spinach
• •1/4 cup tahini
• •2 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 clove garlic, minced
• •Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make

1. 1.Cook quinoa: Bring water or broth to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
2. 2.Roast chickpeas: Toss with olive oil, salt, and spices. Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes until crispy.
3. 3.Prepare vegetables: While quinoa cooks, chop all vegetables and prepare avocado slices.
4. 4.Make dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water to thin if needed.
5. 5.Assemble bowls: Layer quinoa, vegetables, chickpeas, and avocado in bowls.
6. 6.Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

Nutritional Benefits

22g

Protein

12g

Fiber

320

Calories

This bowl provides complete proteins from quinoa and chickpeas, healthy fats from avocado, and a variety of vitamins and minerals from colorful vegetables.