How to Make Chickpea Buddha Bowl - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chickpea Buddha Bowl is a nutrient-packed and delicious meal that is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. This colorful and vibrant bowl is filled with an assortment of fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a flavorful tahini dressing. It's a versatile and easy-to-make dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling satisfied and energized.

The star of this Buddha Bowl recipe is the humble chickpea. Not only are chickpeas a good source of protein, but they ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup red quinoa
  • 1 ¾ cups Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ cup cubed carrots
  • ¼ cup peeled and cubed parsnips
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 5 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 avocado, mashed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place vegetable broth and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Place Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and red onion on a baking sheet; drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix chickpeas with turmeric in a bowl. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chickpeas until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a bowl until well combined. Add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dressing is thin and smooth.
  • Divide quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and mashed avocado between 2 serving bowls. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each bowl.
  • Nutrition

    815 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Sodium: 728mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 99g
    • Dietary Fiber: 24g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 94mg
    • Calcium: 275mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 1613mg