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Buddha Bowl
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Total Time
30m
Ingredients
Servings:
2
Scale:
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Base
Toppings
Hummus Dressing
Creamy Tahini Sauce
Steps
1
Cook the Base:
• Cook quinoa (or rice) according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside..
• Cook quinoa (or rice) according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside..
2
Chop the Kale:
- Remove the tough stems and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage the Kale: In a bowl, add the kale, a pinch of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Use your hands to massage the kale for about 2-3 minutes until it softens and darkens in color.
- Optional: Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to further tenderize and absorb the flavors.
- Remove the tough stems and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
- Massage the Kale: In a bowl, add the kale, a pinch of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Use your hands to massage the kale for about 2-3 minutes until it softens and darkens in color.
- Optional: Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to further tenderize and absorb the flavors.
3
Dressing:
• In a small bowl, whisk together hummus, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin (if using). Add water to thin if needed for drizzling consistency.
• In a small bowl, whisk together hummus, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin (if using). Add water to thin if needed for drizzling consistency.
4
Make the Tahini Sauce:
• In another small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt.
• Gradually add 2–3 tbsp water until the sauce reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
• In another small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt.
• Gradually add 2–3 tbsp water until the sauce reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
5
Assemble the Bowl:
• Divide quinoa between two bowls.
• Arrange kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, carrots, and avocado on top.
• Drizzle with both the hummus dressing and tahini sauce for maximum flavor.
• Divide quinoa between two bowls.
• Arrange kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, carrots, and avocado on top.
• Drizzle with both the hummus dressing and tahini sauce for maximum flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories420kcal21%
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Fat23g1%
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Saturated Fat3g0%
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Carbohydrates50g2%
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Fiber11g0%
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Sugar7g0%
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Protein15g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium600mg30%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.