Description

The Healthy Spinach Buddha Bowl offers a nutrient-dense solution for anyone balancing a packed schedule with a desire for real food. It features a vibrant mix of textures including crunchy chickpeas, creamy avocado, and fresh greens, all brought together with a sharp lemon tahini dressing.

Ingredients

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3 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice
1/2 cup Canned Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1/2 Avocado (sliced)
1/2 cup Cucumber (diced)
1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
2 Tbsp Tahini
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Instructions

Place three cups of fresh baby spinach into a large wide-rimmed bowl. If the leaves are large, give them a rough chop
Scoop your pre-cooked quinoa or brown rice onto one side of the spinach
Place the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, and shredded carrots in distinct sections on top of the spinach
Slice half an avocado and fan it out over the center
In a small jar, combine the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and a teaspoon of maple syrup. Shake vigorously until smooth
Pour the dressing evenly over the bowl. Season with a pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper

Notes

For meal prepping, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.

Best enjoyed fresh to maintain texture.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Category: Lunch/Dinner
Method: Assembling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 0mg