Buddha Bowl: simple (WFPBNOGF)
Prep Time
15 minutes
Prep Notes
This is a simple recipe, just quinoa tossed with veggies and chickpeas. The sauce can make or break a Buddha Bowl and the sauce recommended for this BB is Sweet Tahini Dressing, which is under "Dressings" at this website, lorileehamann.com.
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
1-1/2 cups chopped dinosaur kale
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 carrot, shredded
1 avocado, pitted and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup Sweet Tahini Dressing (see Dressings at lorileehamann.com)
Directions
- Rinse the quinoa, which can have a bitter taste if not rinsed thoroughly. Add the quinoa and the water to a pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the liquid absorbed.
- Lightly steam the broccoli and kale in a small amount of water until the colors are bright green.
- Add the green onions, carrot, avocado, bell pepper, tomatoes, and chickpeas to a large mixing bowl along with the steamed kale and broccoli. Toss to combine.
- Assemble the Buddha bowl by placing warm cooked quinoa in a bowl and tossing with veggies and chickpeas. Drizzle the tahini dressing over the top and serve.
Notes
A Buddha Bowl is a versatile dish. So, if you like, change the veggies, add baked tofu, or use any grain you prefer.
Credit
Plant Pure Nation