5.0 from 9 votes
Chickpea Asian Buddha Bowl
An Asian Buddha bowl that is absolutely BURSTING with flavour!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the bowl
- 4 cups cubed sweet potatoes cut into half-inch cubes (approx. 2 medium potatoes)
- 3 cups chickpeas cooked or canned (approx. 2 15-ounce cans)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4-5 bunches baby bok choy base stem removed and leaves separated
For the peanut sauce
- ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice approx. 1 medium lime
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger approx. 1-inch knob
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- ¼ cup water
Optional for serving
- brown rice, noodles, or quinoa
- green onion, chives, scallions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉/218℃ convection roast (or bake) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the sweet potato cubes in a single layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast them for 20 minutes, then flip and roast for another 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine all the peanut sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Add the vegetable broth, 1 clove of minced garlic, and the red pepper flakes to a large pan and sauté for 30-60 seconds. Then add the bok choy and sauté on both sides for 1-2 minutes until wilted and coated with the garlic and spice. Transfer it to a plate and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the peanut sauce and chickpeas, simmer for 2-3 minutes, and then turn off the heat.
- Arrange the saucy chickpeas, bok choy, and sweet potatoes in bowls and serve with cooked rice or noodles if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
396cal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
484mg
(20%)
Potassium
977mg
(28%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
18987IU
(380%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396cal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 977mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 18987IU | 380% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.