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Colorful winter Buddha bowl filled with grains, roasted vegetables, and Mediterranean-inspired toppings for Healthy Bowls Recipes.

Macro-Friendly Winter Buddha Bowls


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These hearty winter Buddha bowls combine roasted seasonal vegetables, quinoa, and chickpeas with a creamy tahini lemon dressing for a balanced, nutritious meal. Perfect for meal prep, they offer steady energy and vibrant flavor on cold days.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons water

  • Instructions

    1. Rinse the quinoa and cook with water in a saucepan until tender, then fluff with a fork.

    2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and toss squash, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.

    3. Arrange the vegetables and chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once.

    4. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water in a bowl, adjusting consistency as needed.

    5. Massage chopped kale with a pinch of salt until slightly wilted.

    6. Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and kale, then drizzle with tahini lemon dressing.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: roasting
    • Cuisine: mediterranean

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 460
    • Sugar: 8
    • Sodium: 350
    • Fat: 16
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 12
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 58
    • Fiber: 10
    • Protein: 18
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: winter buddha bowl, healthy bowls, vegan dinner, meal prep, macro friendly, vegetarian bowl, seasonal recipe, tahini dressing