Roasted Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

The Buddha Bowl is all about balance: grains, greens, proteins, and healthy fats. Caramelized roasted sweet potato dominates, offset by earthy tahini and bright lemon. Beautiful fuel for your body.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheet
  • Pot
  • Bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cube sweet potato.

Tip: Cubes roast evenly.
2

Toss potato with oil, salt, paprika. Roast 25-30 mins.

Tip: Caramelization = sweetness.
3

Rinse quinoa. Cook in double volume water for 15 mins. Fluff.

Tip: Letting it steam makes it fluffy.
4

Sauté or roast chickpeas with spices for crunch.

Tip: Texture variety.
5

Whisk tahini, lemon, water for dressing.

Tip: Water makes tahini creamy (emulsion).
6

Assemble bowls with all components.

Tip: Colors stimulate appetite.
7

Drizzle dressing.

Tip: Fat helps nutrient absorption.

Recipe FAQ

Hot or Cold?
Best warm, but great cold for meal prep.
Bitter quinoa?
Rinse well in hot water to remove saponins (natural coating).

Ingredients

  • 1 large Sweet Potato
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1/2 can Chickpeas
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 whole Avocado
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tahini
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika