Green Goddess Buddha Bowl

The Ultimate Nourishing Bowl

Buddha bowls are one of the easiest ways to eat a balanced, whole-food meal. This Green Goddess version is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats — all from real, unprocessed ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup roasted broccoli florets
• 1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup shelled edamame
• 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Tahini Dressing

• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Water to thin

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Roast the vegetables: Toss broccoli and sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Make the dressing: Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and garlic together. Add water a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
4. Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa between bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, avocado, edamame, and red cabbage on top.
5. Finish: Drizzle with tahini dressing, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Notes

This bowl delivers complete protein from quinoa and edamame, heart-healthy fats from avocado and tahini, and a rainbow of phytonutrients from the vegetables. It's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and entirely plant-based.

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." — Hippocrates

Meal Prep Tip

Make a big batch of quinoa and roasted vegetables on Sunday. Store them separately in the fridge and assemble fresh bowls throughout the week. The dressing keeps for up to 5 days refrigerated.