Description
This Best Buddha Bowl is a colorful and nutrient-packed meal featuring a variety of veggies, grains, legumes, and a flavorful turmeric tahini sauce. It’s a satisfying and wholesome dish that is easy to customize to your preferences.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato:
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Vegetables:
- 1 watermelon radish or 2 red radishes
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- Lemon wedge, for squeezing
Greens and Grains:
- 8 kale leaves, chopped
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas or cooked lentils
- 3/4 cup sauerkraut or other fermented veggie
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or hemp seeds
- Turmeric Tahini Sauce, for serving
- Microgreens, optional
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes until golden.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice radish, peel carrots, and mix with cabbage and lemon juice.
- Massage kale: Massage kale with lemon and salt until wilted.
- Assemble bowls: Combine all ingredients in individual bowls, season, and serve with Turmeric Tahini Sauce.
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with your favorite veggies and grains.
- Feel free to add protein of your choice, such as grilled tofu or tempeh.
- Experiment with different sauces for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
