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