Description
Start your New Year with a warm, satisfying, and healthy Winter Buddha Bowl featuring the bright flavor of Maple Dijon dressing. This bowl brings comfort and nutrition together for a perfect healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup roasted sweet potato cubes
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- For Maple Dijon Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water (or more for desired consistency)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your grains according to package directions.
- Toss sweet potatoes with a little oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400 degrees F (200 C) until tender.
- Combine all Maple Dijon Dressing ingredients in a small jar. Shake well until fully mixed.
- Assemble your bowl: place the grains in the base.
- Layer the roasted sweet potatoes, kale, and chickpeas over the grains.
- Top with shredded carrots and pumpkin seeds.
- Drizzle generously with the Maple Dijon Dressing just before serving.
- Enjoy your nourishing bowl!
Notes
- Feel free to swap roasted vegetables based on what you have available. Brussels sprouts or roasted butternut squash work well.
- For extra protein, add a hard-boiled egg or grilled chicken breast.
- Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Assembly/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Estimate 450
- Sugar: Estimate 12g
- Sodium: Estimate 400mg
- Fat: Estimate 18g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 60g
- Fiber: Estimate 10g
- Protein: Estimate 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg