Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing
45 Minutes
2 Servings

Ingredients:
For the Bowl
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed well and cubed (leave skin on)
1 cup broccoli florets, washed and chopped
1 small red onion, peeled and sliced into wedges
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Salt & pepper, to taste
Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
1 small clove fresh garlic, finely grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1–2 tbsp warm water, to thin as needed
Salt to taste
Preparation:
1. Roast the Veggies & Chickpeas
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
On a lined baking sheet, combine carrots, sweet potatoes (skin on), broccoli, onions, and chickpeas.
Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss well to coat.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until vegetables are golden and tender, and chickpeas are slightly crisp.
Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw vegetables.
2. Cook the Quinoa
Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water and a pinch of salt to a boil.
Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
3. Make the Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
Tahini, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, fresh garlic, and salt.
Stir in warm water, a little at a time, until the dressing is creamy and pourable.
4. Assemble the Buddha Bowl
Divide cooked quinoa into two bowls.
Top with roasted carrot, sweet potato, broccoli, onion, and chickpeas.
Add avocado slices and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Drizzle with maple dijon tahini dressing and serve warm.
Store leftovers in the fridge within 2 hours. Reheat roasted components to at least 74°C (165°F) before eating again.