Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe
Looking for a nutritious, colorful, and satisfying meal that is not only delicious but also easy to prepare? This vibrant vegan Buddha bowl is packed with fresh vegetables, plant-based proteins, and a zesty citrus kick to brighten your day. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a hearty snack, this dish offers a balance of flavor, texture, and nutrition.
### Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- ½ cup of chickpeas (canned or cooked)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 radish, thinly sliced
- ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon wedge
- A handful of leafy greens (such as lettuce or spinach)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the base:** Start by cooking your quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff it with a fork once done and set aside to cool slightly.
2. **Assemble the bowl:** In a large bowl, add a bed of leafy greens and cooked quinoa. Arrange the chickpeas, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and radish around the bowl in a colorful pattern.
3. **Season:** Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and quinoa. Squeeze the lemon wedge for a fresh citrus flavor and sprinkle with chia seeds, salt, and pepper.
4. **Serve:** Enjoy your beautifully arranged Buddha bowl immediately, or pack it for a nutritious meal on the go.
### Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- ½ cup of chickpeas (canned or cooked)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 radish, thinly sliced
- ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon wedge
- A handful of leafy greens (such as lettuce or spinach)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the base:** Start by cooking your quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff it with a fork once done and set aside to cool slightly.
2. **Assemble the bowl:** In a large bowl, add a bed of leafy greens and cooked quinoa. Arrange the chickpeas, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and radish around the bowl in a colorful pattern.
3. **Season:** Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and quinoa. Squeeze the lemon wedge for a fresh citrus flavor and sprinkle with chia seeds, salt, and pepper.
4. **Serve:** Enjoy your beautifully arranged Buddha bowl immediately, or pack it for a nutritious meal on the go.