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High Protein Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Creamy Sesame Tahini Dressing

Close-up of a colorful buddha bowl featuring quinoa, roasted chickpeas, avocado, and sweet potatoes drizzled with tahini dressing.
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Assemble this vibrant, high-protein Buddha bowl using roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. Top it with a simple, creamy sesame tahini dressing for a balanced and satisfying meal perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 large sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • For the Sesame Tahini Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water (or more for thinning)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa: Combine quinoa and water/broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Roast vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes and chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, and garlic powder on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until potatoes are tender.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, soy sauce/tamari, maple syrup, and minced garlic until smooth. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Arrange the mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted chickpeas, shredded carrots, and avocado slices neatly over the quinoa base.
  5. Serve immediately by drizzling the creamy sesame tahini dressing over all components.

Notes

  • For quicker preparation, use pre-cooked quinoa or a microwaveable grain pouch.
  • This recipe is excellent for batch cooking; store the dressing separately and assemble bowls just before eating.
  • For a gluten-free option, confirm your soy sauce is tamari.

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