Buddha Bowl Thai

The Buddha Bowl Thai combines vibrant vegetables, fragrant herbs, and wholesome grains, all drizzled with a zesty peanut dressing. This satisfying vegetarian dish is packed with flavors and nutrients, making it a perfect dinner option.

Ingredients

• Cooked quinoa - 1 cup
• Chickpeas - 1 cup, cooked
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Spinach - 2 cups, fresh
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Crushed peanuts - 2 tablespoons, for garnish
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish

Steps

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and sesame oil until smooth to create the dressing.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, fresh spinach, and sliced green onions.
4. Drizzle the peanut dressing over the bowl ingredients and toss gently to combine.
5. Divide the Buddha bowl into two serving bowls and top with chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 14 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas and quinoa.
• High in fiber supporting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from peanut butter and sesame oil.

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