This Rainbow Buddha Bowl is a stunning dish to make while hosting! The best part is you can add or takeaway anything you’d like. You can make it super simple or go all-out!
KSL Benefits:
- Watermelon Radish: Rich in fiber and vitamin C, it supports digestion and boosts the immune system.
- Red Cabbage: High in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Quinoa: Provides plant-based protein, fiber, and essential amino acids for energy and muscle recovery.
- Healthy Fats: From avocado, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts, supporting brain health and reducing inflammation.
- Turmeric Tahini Dressing: Offers anti-inflammatory benefits thanks to curcumin and healthy fats from tahini.
2-3 Servings: Ingredients
Base:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups mixed greens (kale, spinach, arugula)
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Raw Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup watermelon radish, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sprouts (e.g., alfalfa or broccoli)
- 1/4 cup garbanzo beans
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water (to thin)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Roast the Vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes, broccoli, and red bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, turmeric, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowl:
- Start with a base of cooked quinoa and mixed greens. Arrange roasted vegetables, raw vegetables (carrots, cabbage, watermelon radish), avocado slices, and sprouts over the greens. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts.
- Drizzle Dressing:
- Generously drizzle the tahini turmeric dressing over the bowl.
Enjoy!
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
- Protein: 13g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Sugars: 7g
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: ~2,500mg
- Vitamin A: 130% DV
- Vitamin C: 160% DV
- Iron: 22% DV
- Calcium: 12% DV
Grocery List:
Fresh Produce:
- Quinoa (1 cup, cooked)
- Mixed greens (2 cups)
- Sweet potatoes (1 cup, diced)
- Broccoli florets (1 cup)
- Red bell pepper (1)
- Carrots (1/2 cup, shredded)
- Purple cabbage (1/2 cup, sliced)
- Watermelon radish (1-2)
- Avocado (1)
- Sprouts (1/4 cup)
- Lemon (1)
Pantry Staples:
- Garbanzo beans
- Tahini (small jar)
- Turmeric powder
- Maple syrup
- Pumpkin seeds
- Hemp hearts
- Olive oil
- Spices: Smoked paprika, salt, pepper
