Vegan Buddha Bowl

Vegan Buddha Bowl

A balanced bowl of quinoa, roasted sweet potato, broccoli and chickpeas with massaged kale, avocado, pumpkin seeds and a lemon-tahini dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C and position racks in the upper and lower thirds.

    Cookware: Rimmed sheet pan

  2. Step 2

    On one rimmed sheet pan, toss the sweet potato with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 1 tsp (2 gr) cumin, 2 gr paprika and ¼ tsp (1.5 gr) salt. Spread it in a single layer.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Paprika, 1.5 gr Salt, 600.0 gr Sweet Potato

    Cookware: Rimmed sheet pan

  3. Step 3

    On the second rimmed sheet pan, toss the chickpeas and broccoli with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 1 tsp (2 gr) cumin, 2 gr paprika and ¼ tsp (1.5 gr) salt. Spread them in a single layer.

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Broccoli, 480.0 gr Chickpea, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Paprika, 1.5 gr Salt

    Cookware: Rimmed sheet pan

  4. Step 4

    Roast both pans for 25–30 minutes, stirring and rotating the pans halfway through. Remove each pan when the vegetables are tender and browned at the edges.

    Timer: 25 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Rimmed sheet pan

  5. Step 5

    Combine the quinoa, 1 ¾ cup (420 ml) water and ⅛ tsp (1 gr) salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce to low heat and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Quinoa, 1.0 gr Salt, 420.0 ml Water

    Cookware: fine mesh sieve, saucepan

  6. Step 6

    Whisk the tahini, 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice, 4 tbsp (60 ml) water, maple syrup, garlic, ⅛ tsp (1 gr) salt and black pepper until smooth.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Garlic, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 15.0 ml Maple Syrup, 1.0 gr Salt, 120.0 ml Tahini, 60.0 ml Water

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  7. Step 7

    Place the kale in a mixing bowl with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 15 ml lemon juice and ⅛ tsp (1 gr) salt. Massage with clean hands for about 2 minutes, until softened and slightly reduced in volume.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Kale, 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  8. Step 8

    Divide the quinoa, massaged kale, roasted sweet potato, broccoli and chickpeas among four bowls. Add the avocado, drizzle with the tahini dressing and scatter with pumpkin seeds.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado, 60.0 gr Pumpkin Seed

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, serving bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow, covered containers and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Raw produce requires thorough washing.
  • Cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables should not remain at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Hot pans, steam and avocado preparation present burn and knife hazards.

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