Description
Looking for the best healthy lunch ideas? This easy Rainbow Buddha Bowl is quick to prepare and full of fresh veggies! It’s a simple and colorful way to enjoy plant-based meals and perfect for meal prep or a light dinner. Packed with quinoa, creamy avocado, and roasted sweet potatoes, it’s a wholesome dish that’s also totally beginner-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 2 tbsp tahini dressing
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook quinoa and let cool.
- Roast sweet potatoes with olive oil at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Chop fresh vegetables and slice avocado.
- Layer quinoa as the base of the bowl.
- Add sections of sweet potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and avocado.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use hummus or lemon vinaigrette as an alternative dressing.
- Add tofu or chickpeas for more protein.
- Great for meal prep—store components separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion