Simple Vegan Buddha Bowls w/ Sundried Tomato Tahini Dressing & Savory Granola {oil-free}
My go-to Buddha Bowls. The creamy sun dried tomato tahini dressing mixed with the crunchy savory granola is always a win win!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
Turmeric Rice
- 1 cup dried brown rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1/2-1 tsp dried turmeric
Spiced chickpeas
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Steamed Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli
Massaged Kale Salad
- 3 cups Kale
- 1/2 small avocado (~1/4 cup)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Dressing
- 2.5 tablespoons tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes (I used Trader Joe’s oil- and salt-free), soaked for 3 hours
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch cayenne pepper
Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
- *Seasonings as desired, such as salt, pepper, chili powder, etc.
Additional Ingredients
- Sprouts
- Grape tomatoes, halved
- ‘Cheesy’ Balsamic Savory Granola
Instructions
Turmeric Rice
- Add rice, turmeric and water into a pot or rice cooker.
- Cook as you normally would until fluffy.
Spiced chickpeas
- Mix all ingredients in pan over medium heat for 8-10 mins, or until slightly dried and crispy.
- Be sure you stir often to prevent burning.
Steamed Vegetables
- Place into a steamer pot for 8 minutes.
Massaged Kale Salad
- Simply place all of the ingredients into a bowl and massage the avocado into the kale until thoroughly covered and softened.
- Allow it to sit for 10 minutes before digging in.
Dressing
- Place all into a high speed blender and run until smooth.
Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Place sweet potatoes on a silicon baking mat or parchment lined baking sheet, and bake at 375F for 20 minutes.
Assembly
- Divide each ingredient amongst 4 bowls.
- Top with dressing and granola, then dig in!
Notes
*I omitted seasonings on the potatoes simply because I felt the dressing was enough.
Find it online: https://staging.naderboraie.com/2016/04/simple-buddha-bowls/