Vegan Buddha Bowl
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
519 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Buddha Bowl
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This Vegan Buddha Bowl is loaded with colorful raw summer vegetables, whole grains, good fats, and topped with a tangy creamy balsamic dressing. Make adjustments to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand and enjoy this delicious vegan meal for lunch or dinner all summer long!
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Ingredients
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Bowl Ingredients
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 1 drained and rinsed can chick peas
- 4 peeled carrots
- 1 sliced English cucumber
- 1 ½ cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1 large sliced avocado
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 8 Chopped basil leaves
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise, Or plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
Quinoa:
- Place 2 cups water and 1 cup quinoa in a 2 quart pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, stir in ½ teaspoon salt, and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes or until a white tail appears around the grains.
- Remove from heat, cover with lid, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff and then serve or refrigerate.
Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- Blend the 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and fresh cracked black peppertogether in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Bowls
- Assemble the bowls with the cooked quinoa, 8 cups baby spinach, 1 drained and rinsed can chick peas, 4 peeled carrots, 1 sliced English cucumber, 1 ½ cups halved grape tomatoes, 1 large sliced avocado, ¼ cup sunflower seeds, and 8 chopped basil leaves. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Sodium
619mg
(26%)
Potassium
1331mg
(38%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
16488IU
(330%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1331mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 16488IU | 330% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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