This Roasted Root Vegetable Chickpea Buddha Bowl with Maple Tahini Sauce is hearty, filling and packed with nutritional powerhouses like sweet potatoes, chickpeas, avocado and quinoa. You’ll be glowing from the inside out after eating it!
I first discovered Buddha Bowls from the lovely Dana of the Minimalist Baker blog. And in her words I’m going to describe what a buddha bowl is, because it’s the best explanation I’ve seen thus far:
“One might assume by calling this a ‘Buddha Bowl’ I’m making some kind of political or religious statement, when in fact, I am not. I just like giant bowls of food. A buddha bowl, as defined by Urban Dictionary, is ‘a bowl which is packed so full that is has a rounded belly appearance on the top much like the belly of a buddha.'” Right there with ya, Dana! I mean c’mon, who doesn’t like bowls overflowing with food? Especially when that food also happens to be really good for you, too?
So friends, get ready to experience one of the most delicious and nutritious meals you could ever make!
Assembling your own buddha bowl at home is simple. All you need is some combination of greens, roasted veggies, beans and grains. Aside from that, there are no hard-and-fast rules. I like to switch out my veggies depending on what is in season. This time of year, root vegetables like sweet potatoes and onions are at their peak, so I always like to add those to my bowl. I like to add cauliflower to the mix too, because I think it pairs nicely with the maple tahini sauce. But that’s just me. 🙂
I probably make these about once a week just because of how ridiculously easy they are to put together. All you have to do is throw everything onto a baking sheet and let the oven do its magic. It’s glorious! In the end, you have a meal that’s:
Warm & Comforting.
Deliciously Satisfying.
Wonderfully Nourishing.
Savory & Sweet with a little bit of Spice.
Grab your fork and dive on in to these buddha bowls with me!
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 sweet potato, halved and cut into half moons
- 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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- [b]For the Maple Tahini Dressing:[/b]
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley
- 2-4 tablespoons warm water to thin
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- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cups fresh salad greens
- Sriracha
- Preheat oven to 400˚ F and place sweet potatoes and onions on one side of a large baking sheet. Drizzle both with a bit of olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, maple syrup, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper and stir until chickpeas are evenly coated. Place chickpeas on the second half of the large baking sheet and bake sweet potatoes, onions and chickpeas for 10 minutes.
- Remove sheet from oven, stir everything and add cauliflower in with the other veggies. Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil and place sheet back in oven. Bake for another 25-30 minutes, until chickpeas are golden and sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- In another small bowl, combine tahini, maple syrup and lemon juice and stir to combine. Add warm water a little at a time until a pourable sauce is formed. Set aside.
- To serve: Divide salad greens and quinoa between 2 serving bowls and top with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, onions, cauliflower and avocado. Drizzle with maple tahini sauce and Sriracha for an extra spicy kick.
Love the flavors you’ve got going on in this bowl Lauren! Chock full of healthy goodness!
Thank you Mary Ann!
Gorgeous recipe! Pinned 😉
Thank you for sharing, Emily!!
There is nothing I don’t love here! All of my favorites and a beautiful sweet tahini dressing!! <3
Thanks Rebecca! This dressing is definitely a go-to for me.
Oh yum! This looks/sounds delicious.
Thanks so much Keeley! Hope you’re having a great week.
This looks absolutely delicious! Saved for later 🙂 I’m in support of anything that contains maple syrup
Thanks, Isobel! Let me know if you end up making it and enjoy!! 🙂
Yay for Buddha bowls! You know I’m a huge fan of big ‘ole bowls of deliciousness and this one looks absolutely perfect, my dear! Loving all the seasonal produce and that maple tahini sauce sounds scrumptious! Totally craving this for lunch today! Cheers, sweets! Xo
Hahaha yes, I know! I originally made these the weekend before you posted your last one but scheduled them for a few weeks out because I’ve backed off on how much I’m posting. Glad you like these! Love you! 🙂
Love all the colors and flavors in this dish!! It looks so yummy!
Aww thank you Shamira! You are very kind!
I can’t wait to try this dressing!
You are going to love it Erica!! Enjoy 🙂
Your tahini sounds dreamy! I can’t wait to try this! We end up with something akin to this bowl once a week, but until now it didn’t have a name … or the yummy dressing!
~jules
Thanks Jules! Let me know what you think if you end up making it! <3
This looks so nourishing and delicious!
Thanks so much Jennifer! It’s definitely a feel-good meal.
Looks fabulous – you had me at chick peas and avocados!
Thank you Clare! Chickpeas and avocados for life!! 😀
yum, this looks so good, I am going to save it and make it sometime soon
Yay! I’m so glad you like it Terri. Let me know what you think when you make it!
i betcha the tahini makes it really yummy 🙂
Oh it’s a total flavor explosion! So good!
Oh wow! I am not usually a Vegetable fan but this looks amazing! And Chickpeas are my favorite! My husband hates them though, so I will be making this just for me. Lol. Thanks for sharing such a yummy post! 😀 If you’re looking for a mouth-watering (not so lean) Sausage Pizza recipe, I’m posting one below. 🙂
http://maryangela.in/easy-sausage-pizza/
Haha, I totally get it! My husband doesn’t like A LOT of the foods I like, so I find myself making us separate meals all the time. You could always sub the chickpeas for chicken or pork to please him! That’s what I do when I make this. 🙂 Enjoy!
This looks so delicious Lauren!!
Thank you Melissa!!
I love all in one bowl meals…just combining the flavors is like a melting pot of happiness!
I agree!! Thank you so much Ally! 😀
Oh my goodness I just absolutely love buddha bowls! This bowl looks fantastic! Love those big pieces of roasted cauliflower and that tahini dressing is making crave this so bad!
Thanks lady! Hope you’re having a great week! 😀 😀
I am running to the store to buy things to make this now! It looks delicous
Awesome! Did you end up making it? What did you think?!
I really love these Buddha bowls! And I love the idea behind them as you explained it.
Thanks so much Susan! I hope you like them! 😀 Have a lovely rest of your week.
Lauren, this looks absolutely amazing!!!
Awww you are so sweet to say that, Alice. Thanks!!
Can’t wait to try this! Love the maple tahini sauce!
Thanks so much Jessica! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do in our house!
So good! I love it when healthy food looks amazing, and all of these flavors packed into an over flowing bowl is just how I want to eat this. That maple tahini dressing sounds amazing!
Thanks a bunch, Meghan!! 😀 I believe in filling bowls to the top with food. 😉 Hope you’re having a great week!
I love this entire recipe especially the dressing! So many health benefits in this bowl of goodness!
Thanks so much Megan!! It’s my favorite “feel-good” recipe for lunches!
I love every single thing in that bowl! Such a good idea, and perfect for those days when you don´t feel like cooking but need something filling (and healthy!).
So much yum in one bowl!
Healthy, delicious, and looks gorgeous! I love the combination and can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
Thanks so much, Muna! You’re gonna love it, I’m sure! 😉
This looks so wholesome and delicious! I love Buddha bowls 🙂