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Quinoa Buddha Bowl

A nourishing and vibrant dish with quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach, topped with tahini dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Serving Size 2 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • ¾ cup tri-coloured quinoa Rinse before cooking.
  • 150 g sweet potato, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 200 g baby spinach, washed
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed Can substitute with grilled chicken or tofu.
  • 1 avocado cut in half and deseeded
  • ¼ cup fermented vegetables

Cooking Essentials

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 5 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch of salt

Tahini Dressing

  • to taste tahini sauce Prepare for drizzling.

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a small saucepan, place the quinoa with 1½ cups of water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook until the water is evaporated, partially covered. Set aside after cooking.
  • In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the sweet potato slices. Fry over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden and soft. Set aside.
  • In the same frying pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the baby spinach. Cover to wilt, then stir in the garlic and season with salt. Set this mixture aside.
  • Make the tahini sauce to use for drizzling.

Assembly

  • For each bowl, add half of each main ingredient: quinoa, sweet potato, garlic spinach, avocado, chickpeas, and fermented vegetables.
  • Finally, drizzle the tahini dressing over everything.
  • Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or a dash of chili flakes. Pairs well with light soup or fresh salad.