Buddha Bowls With Turkey Meatballs or Crispy Tofu
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Buddha Bowls With Turkey Meatballs or Crispy Tofu
Description
Buddha Bowls with Turkey Meatballs or Crispy Tofu are assembled by layering ingredients like cooked quinoa, leafy spinach, roasted vegetables, and protein components—either turkey meatballs or tofu—into bowls. The dish is completed with pickled onion and fresh cilantro for brightness and texture contrast. The sesame dressing adds tanginess and a subtle nutty flavor, complementing the sweetness of roasted vegetables and savory proteins.
Ingredients can be served warm or cold, allowing flexibility for meal prep or immediate consumption. The bowl offers a variety of textures: tender meats and tofu, crisp vegetables, and soft quinoa base.
The recipe notes emphasize preparing components ahead of time to facilitate easy meal assembly throughout the week. Bowls can be pre-composed and dressed upon serving, making this a practical option for meal planning or portable lunches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 cup sweet potatoes roasted
- 1 cup cauliflower roasted
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- ¾ cup tofu baked
- ½ cup turkey meatballs baked
- ½ cup broccolini roasted or blanched
- ¼ cup onion pickled
- cilantro fresh
For the Sesame Dressing
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- All of the ingredients can be combined cold or warmed. Divide the quinoa between two bowls. Layer with the spinach, meatballs, tofu, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted cauliflower and broccolini.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, canola oil, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and pepper. Drizzle over the bowls. Garnish with pickled onions and chopped cilantro. Enjoy warmed or at room temperature.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients in advance for convenient weekly meal prep.
- Serve bowls warm, at room temperature, or chilled depending on preference.
- Assemble bowls ahead of time and add dressing just before eating to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 11885IU | 238% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 277mg | 28% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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