Description
Looking for the best buddha bowl recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so vibrant perfect for healthy lunch ideas! Whether you’re after a simple weeknight meal or a meal prep favorite, this bowl delivers every time. Loaded with plant-based goodness, it’s great for a quick bite or a nutritious dinner. Save this easy buddha bowl for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- Fresh cilantro to taste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp water (to thin dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil garlic powder salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes shaking halfway through.
- In a small bowl whisk tahini lemon juice salt and water until smooth.
- Slice cucumber avocado and shred carrots while chickpeas roast.
- Fill serving bowls with rice and arrange veggies and chickpeas on top.
- Drizzle tahini dressing over the bowl and sprinkle with cilantro and black pepper.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa or farro for rice for a twist.
- Add pickled onions or sauerkraut for extra tang.
- Use hummus if you’re short on time for the dressing.
- Store ingredients separately for make-ahead meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Assembling
- Cuisine: Fusion