Buddha Bowl
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5.0
129 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
667 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buddha Bowl
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Easy Buddha Bowls layered with whole grains, roasted veggies, falafel, and Jalapeño Ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quinoa , brown rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice
- 5 cups baby spinach leaves , or arugula
- 2 sweet potatoes , peeled and chopped
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 avocado , peeled, seeded and sliced
- 1 roma tomatoes , chopped
- 12 Falafel balls* or 2 grilled chicken breasts, salmon, or other protein
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, pine nuts or pistachios etc
Jalapeño Ranch Dressing:
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small fresh jalapeño pepper , ribs and seeds removed
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add sweet potatoes to a sheet pan and drizzle with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender, tossing once while cooking.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Layer bowls with cooked quinoa, arugula, sweet potato, tomato, avocado, falafel or chicken, feta and nuts. Top with dressing.
Notes
- Falafel: this falafel recipe makes 24 balls. You could half the recipe, or freeze the leftovers for another meal. Or, cook store-bought frozen falafael.
- Make Ahead Instructions: This entire meal can be made ahead of time without the dressing and kept layered in a container in the fridge. Serve dressing on the side. Perfect for lunch or dinner meal prepping!
- Variations:
- Add Beans: Garbanzo beans or black beans would be great additions.
- Garbanzo beans or black beans would be great additions.
- Other Protein Ideas: Instead of falafel, try grilled fish, shrimp, salmon, chicken, crispy tofu, or a hard-boiled egg.
- Cheese: Swap out the feta for gorgonzola, goat cheese, or blue cheese.
- Nuts: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, or pistachios are all great!
- Add Seeds: Sesame seeds, pepitas or chia seeds.
- Buddha Bowl Sauce: You could also use Teriyaki Sauce, Ranch Dressing, a simple vinaigrette, or tzatziki sauce.
- Gluten-free Adaptations: use gluten-free Falafel or other protein.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
667kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
1347mg
(38%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
20138IU
(403%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 667 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 667kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1347mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 20138IU | 403% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
129 reviews
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