Description

Warm, nourishing Buddha bowls blend roasted winter vegetables, grains, and plant-based proteins for a cozy, balanced meal. Perfect for vegan dinners, meatless meals, or healthy meal prep, these bowls deliver satisfying flavor and macro-friendly nutrition.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

2 sweet potatoes, diced

2 carrots, diced

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups kale, chopped

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons tahini

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. Toss diced sweet potatoes and carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika, then spread on the baking sheet

3. Roast vegetables for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and caramelized

4. Cook quinoa with water according to package directions, then fluff with a fork and set aside

5. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and spices, then roast for 15–20 minutes until crispy

6. Massage chopped kale with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil until slightly wilted

7. Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and kale

8. Top each bowl with tahini, pumpkin seeds, and an extra sprinkle of salt and pepper

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: main course
Method: roasting
Cuisine: fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Fat: 14
Carbohydrates: 55
Protein: 18

Keywords: winter buddha bowl, healthy bowls, meal prep, vegan dinner, macro friendly, plant based, comfort food