Description
A colorful and nourishing High Protein Buddha Bowl packed with quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh veggies, drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed fresh veggies (bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, about 15 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and veggies in a large bowl and toss them together.
- Dress the mixture with the tahini dressing, tossing until well-coated.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately, or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
Prepare quinoa and chickpeas the night before for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg