Name: Buddha Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked grains quinoa, brown rice, or farro; 1 medium sweet potato cubed; 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed; 2 cups leafy greens spinach, kale, or mixed; 1 cup sliced cucumber or shredded carrot; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 to 3 tbsp warm water to thin sauce; salt and pepper to taste; sesame seeds or herbs for topping, optional

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Total40 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 cup cooked grainsquinoa, brown rice, or farro1 medium sweet potatocubed1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeasdrained and rinsed2 cups leafy greensspinach, kale, or mixed1 cup sliced cucumber or shredded carrot2 tbsp olive oil1/4 cup tahini2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp maple syrup1/2 tsp ground turmeric2 to 3 tbsp warm waterto thin sauce salt and pepperto taste sesame seeds or herbsfor topping, optional

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Equipment

Baking sheet
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Serving bowls

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Method

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Roast the cozy bits

Toss sweet potato and chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F (220°C) until sweet potato is tender and edges are golden, about 25 minutes.

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Whisk the golden sauce

Stir tahini, lemon juice, maple, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Add warm water until the sauce is pourable and silky.

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Build the bowl

Add warm grains and greens to bowls. Top with roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, and fresh veggies. Drizzle with turmeric tahini and finish with sesame or herbs.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Buddha Bowl

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment