buddha bowl
These bowls are all about balance! The name was inspired by monks going around with a bowl accepting modest portions of food from others. This dish is built from small portions of colorful ingredients that create a beautiful balanced meal with layers of flavor!
What is Tahini?
This Buddha bowl is finished with a drizzle of tahini which is toasted sesame seed paste. The flavor is almost similar to peanut butter but more earthy and slightly bitter. Tahini is high in phosphorus and manganese which promote bone health, as well as lignans which are antioxidants that prevent against free radical damage in your body. Because of these properties and multiple other health benefits tahini is considered a super food!
How to make Buddha bowls?
To begin the recipe preheat oven to 400f and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Put chopped sweet potatoes into a medium sized bowl and add 2 tbsp olive oil, paprika, tandoori masala, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly seasoned, then spread as an even layer on one of the prepared sheets. Pour garbanzo beans in the same bowl and add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly seasoned, then spread as an even layer on the second baking sheet. Place both sheets in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Place quinoa and chicken broth in a small pot and bring to boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile make the dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, maple syrup, water, minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl. Assemble bowls by plating equal amounts of quinoa, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, arugula, red cabbage, and cucumber. Top with sliced avocado and chopped walnuts, then drizzle desired amount of tahini dressing on top!