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Quinoa Buddha Bowl served and ready to eat
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Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Fluffy quinoa topped with roasted vegetables, avocado and a tangy tahini dressing — a beautiful, balanced bowl.

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10 minPrep
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25 minCook
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2Serves
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Handful baby spinach
  • For the dressing: 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp maple syrup, water to thin

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa in twice its volume of salted water for 15 minutes until tender; fluff and rest.
  2. Toss the sweet potato and chickpeas with oil, paprika, cumin and salt; roast at 200C for 25 minutes.
  3. Whisk the dressing, adding water to a drizzle consistency.
  4. Build the bowls with quinoa, spinach, roasted vegetables and avocado.
  5. Drizzle generously with dressing.
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Tara’s tips

  • Rinsing quinoa removes the bitter outer coating.
  • Make a double batch of dressing — it keeps for a week.

Serving suggestions

  • Lovely warm or at room temperature; great for lunchboxes.

Storage & reheating

Components keep 3 days; assemble fresh.

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

Other grains?

Yes — brown rice, freekeh or pearl barley all work well.

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