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Vegan Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing

Vegan Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce

A vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce, a healthy and delicious meal that combines roasted veggies and quinoa.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 broccoli head, cut into florets
  • 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets
  • large handful radishes, halved or quartered
  • 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed or 1 1/2 cups cooked
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
  • generous sprinkle garlic powder
  • pinch or two salt
  • 1 cup dried quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • mineral salt, to taste
  • 2 – 4 tablespoons water for thinning

Equipment

  • oven
  • medium pot
  • Bowl
  • cookie sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, broccoli, cauliflower, and radishes. Drizzle with oil, garlic powder, and salt, and mix well to coat.
  3. Place the mixture on a rimmed cookie sheet or roasting pan. Cook for 30 – 35 minutes, stirring once in between.
  4. In a medium pot, add quinoa and 1 3/4 cup water. Sprinkle in a dash or two of garlic powder and mineral salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, uncover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together tahini, optional nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water. Combine well and add more water as needed to thin. Adjust seasoning with salt or lemon to taste.
  7. In individual bowls, place vegetables on top of 1/2 - 2/3 cup of quinoa. Add a generous amount of sauce on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and beans to your liking for added flavor and texture.

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