Vegan Buddha Bowl
Vegan Buddha Bowls are vibrant, nutritious meals that combine fresh veggies, grains, and plant-based proteins in one bowl.
They’re an easy, delicious way to nourish your body, no matter your dietary preference.
With these bowls, you can easily take care of your health as these are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These essentials promote digestion and overall wellness.
So isn’t it’s a perfect treat?
Moreover, you can enjoy it in any season, as its customisable with seasonal vegetable adding variety and freshness.
Let’s make an ideal, nourishing and healthy meal for your lunch or dinner.
Health Benefits
- Promotes Healthy Digestion: Enriched with fiber ensuring healthy digestion.
- Fight Inflammation: The antioxidants richness helps in fighting inflammation and boosting immunity.
- Loaded with healthy fats for heart health.
- Work as a sustainable energy source throughout the day.
- Supports overall wellness with nutrient-dense ingredients.
Amazing hah!
Now let’s move towards this legendary Vegan Buddha Bowl making.
Things You Will Need:
Grains:
- Quinoa
- Water
Proteins:
- Cooked Chickpeas
- Olive Oil (or other neutral oil)
Spices & Seasonings (for Chickpeas):
- Salt
- Smoked Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Turmeric
- Oregano
Red Pepper Sauce:
- Red Bell Pepper
- Olive Oil (or other neutral oil)
- Lemon Juice
- Pepper
- Salt
- Paprika
- Fresh Cilantro
Fresh Ingredients:
- Mixed Greens
- Avocado
Toppings/Garnish:
- Sesame Seeds
You can swap the ingredients based on the availability.
How To Make A Vegan Buddha Bowl
- Begin by preparing the quinoa. In a pan bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and then add quinoa. Allow about 15 minutes for all the water to evaporate. Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit covered for about 10 minutes to let quinoa soak in the remaining water if any.
- Oven temp should be set at 425. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, oil, and seasonings and stir till the chickpeas are well coated. Place the baking sheet with the parchment into the oven to roast the chickpeas for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked to your liking. When it is over, take it out of the oven and allow it to cool.
- For red pepper dressing, add the all dressing ingredients into a blender (not a food processor) and blend at high speed till the mixture is smooth. Sample and make any adjustments to the seasonings that suit you.
- Lastly, put the buddha bowls together. In the two bowls put, the quinoa, the mixed greens, avocado, and the chickpeas. Pour red pepper sauce over everything, and decorate with a drizzle of sesame seeds.
Saad’s Tips & Tricks
- Meal Prep: Make a bit more of quinoa and chickpeas to ensure easy and quick bowls during the week.
- Season Well: Remember, never hold back on spices! They are what provides the flavor especially to roasted chickpeas.
- Top with Crunch: For more taste and texture add, sesame seeds, nuts or seed.
