Description
15-Minute Rainbow Quinoa Buddha Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious meal that’s perfect for those busy days when you need something healthy and quick. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, this bowl can be customized with various vegetables and dressings, making it not only wholesome but also visually appealing!
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
1 large carrot, julienned
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can chickpeas, drained
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Quick tahini dressing:
2 tablespoons tahini
Lemon juice
Maple syrup
Salt and pepper
Water to thin
Instructions
Rinse the Quinoa: Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove the bitter coating.
Cook the Quinoa: In a pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes until fluffy.
Prepare the Vegetables: While the quinoa cooks, chop the purple cabbage, julienne the carrot, dice the avocado, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Prepare the Dressing: In a jar, combine 2 tablespoons tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and water to thin. Shake well.
Assemble the Bowl: Once the quinoa is cooked, start with a base of quinoa, arrange the vegetables in sections, add chickpeas, drizzle with tahini dressing, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: meal prep
- Method: quick cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian