Description
This High Protein Buddha Bowl is the kind of fresh, colorful meal that makes healthy eating feel easy and seriously satisfying. Packed with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, seasoned tofu, creamy avocado, and crunchy vegetables, it is loaded with texture and flavor in every bite. Whether you need a quick lunch, easy dinner, healthy snack prep, or better food ideas for the week, this easy recipe is a nourishing choice that fits right into your collection of breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and meal prep favorites.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
4 cups mixed greens
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 avocado, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Rinse the quinoa, then cook it with the water according to package directions until fluffy.
3. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the garlic powder, half the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
4. Toss the chickpeas with a little olive oil, cumin, the remaining smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt.
5. Toss the tofu cubes with the remaining olive oil, the rest of the garlic powder, and a little salt and pepper.
6. Spread the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and tofu on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, water, maple syrup, and a small pinch of salt to make the dressing.
8. Divide the mixed greens and cooked quinoa among 4 bowls.
9. Arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, tofu, shredded carrots, red onion, and avocado over the top.
10. Spoon the dressing over each bowl and serve right away.
Notes
Do not skip pressing the tofu and drying the chickpeas well, because extra moisture keeps them from turning golden and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 5mg