Breakfast Buddha Bowl (Print Version)

A vibrant morning bowl with roasted vegetables, crispy spiced chickpeas, and tangy tahini drizzle.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Greens

01 - 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
02 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small avocado, sliced
05 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced (approximately 1 cup)
06 - 1 small carrot, shredded

→ Legumes

07 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ For Roasting

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Tahini Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons tahini
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water, for thinning
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Salt, to taste

# Cooking Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on half of the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on the remaining half of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are golden and crispy.
05 - While roasting, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dressing reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
06 - Divide mixed greens equally between 2 bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and avocado slices.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
  • Packed with fiber and plant-based protein to keep you full.
  • A perfect balance of roasted warmth and fresh vegetable crunch.
  • Topped with a creamy, zesty tahini dressing that ties everything together.
02 -
  • Dry your chickpeas: Use a paper towel to remove all moisture before roasting.
  • Adjust dressing: Add water slowly to the tahini to reach your desired consistency.
  • Meal Prep: You can roast the sweet potatoes and chickpeas ahead of time and assemble the bowls fresh in the morning.
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