Description
Experience a burst of color and flavor with this vibrant Crunchy Buddha Bowl. Packed with nutritious ingredients like protein-rich quinoa and hearty chickpeas, this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. Each bite offers a refreshing crunch from fresh veggies and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a zesty dressing. Ideal for meal prepping or serving at gatherings, this bowl is not just healthy—it’s a feast for the eyes and taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Your favorite dressing to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, and greens. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas and veggies.
- Whisk lemon juice and olive oil together; drizzle over the veggie mix and toss gently.
- Assemble your bowl: start with quinoa as the base, add the dressed veggie mix on top, and finish with avocado slices and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg