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Buddha Bowl with Tahini served and ready to eat
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Buddha Bowl with Tahini

A balanced bowl of grains, roasted vegetables, greens and protein with a creamy tahini drizzle.

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15 minPrep
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25 minCook
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2Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked grains (quinoa, rice or bulgur)
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2 cups kale or spinach
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • For dressing: 3 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon, 1 garlic clove, water
  • Olive oil, salt

Instructions

  1. Roast the sweet potato and chickpeas with oil and paprika at 200C for 25 minutes.
  2. Massage the kale with a little oil and salt.
  3. Whisk the tahini dressing, loosening with water.
  4. Build the bowls with grains, roasted vegetables, greens and avocado.
  5. Drizzle generously with dressing.
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Tara’s tips

  • Massaging the kale softens it and takes away the bitterness.
  • Make extra dressing — it keeps a week.

Serving suggestions

  • Great for meal prep.

Storage & reheating

Components keep 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Add protein?

Grilled chicken, tofu or a boiled egg all work.

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