As defined by the urban Dictionary, a Buddha Bowl is “a bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded ‘belly’ appearance on the top much like the belly of a buddha.” The beauty about the Buddha Bowls is that they are infinitely adaptable.
Preparation time 20 min
Cooking time 25 min
This recipe keeps for 3 days
Ingredients (2 servings)
Cooked
- 1 cup Lentils, boiled, with salt
- 1 cup Quinoa, cooked
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/8 cup Lemon juice, raw
- 1 clove Garlic, raw (crushed)
- 1/8 tsp Salt
Fresh
- 50 g Kale, raw (coarsely chopped and massaged)
To roast
- 1 1/2 cup, cubes Butternut squash, raw
- 4 cup Brussels sprouts, raw (trimmed and halved)
- 1/2 tbsp Olive oil (optional)
- 1 clove Garlic, raw (crushed)
- 1/2 tsp, ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
To serve
- 1/4 cup, chopped Walnuts
- 1 tbsp Parsley leaves, fresh (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roast the vegetables
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika and salt to the taste. Toss in the butternut squash and brussels sprouts and make sure they are well coated in the oil mixture. Arrange the vegetables in separate piles on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until tender. -
Prepare the dressing
Meanwhile, whisk together all dressing ingredients and adjust seasonings to taste. - To serve, combine quinoa, kale, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, lentils and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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How to store
Store leftovers separately, in airtight containers, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition
One serving contains 660 calories, 28 grams of protein, 31 grams of fat, and 79 grams of carbohydrates.
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