5.0 from 129 votes
Buddha Bowl
Easy Buddha Bowls layered with whole grains, roasted veggies, falafel, and Jalapeño Ranch dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 667 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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
% 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.