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The Buddha bowl is made up of;

  • Spinach leaves
  • Roasted red onion
  • Roasted sweet potato
  • Cooked quinoa (I like the ready cooked pouches from Merchant Gourmet)
  • Crispy paprika tofu
  • Tahini dressing

I created this recipe during Veganuary when I was conscious about getting enough protein in my diet. This recipe packs in over 20g protein, 10g fibre and hits your vitamin A RDA. So its a delicious balanced meal for any vegan and non vegan.

Protein packed vegan Buddha bowl
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Protein packed vegan Buddha bowl

Recipe by Sarah's Healthy KitchenCourse: Mains, VeganDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

452

kcal

A delicious vegan Buddha bowl, with roasted sweet potato, crispy chickpeas, quinoa and spiced tofu.

Ingredients

  • 280g extra firm tofu

  • 10ml sesame oil

  • 15ml olive oil

  • 2 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 large red onion

  • 2 sweet potatoes

  • Olive oil spray

  • 1 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 120g dry quinoa

  • 1 vegetable stock cube

  • 100g spinach

  • Dressing-

  • 30g tahini

  • 15ml maple syrup

  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

  • 2 tbsp boiling water

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°c.
  • Drain the tofu and chop into bite size pieces then add to a bowl with the sesame oil, olive oil, 2 tsp smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and salt then place in the fridge to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  • Chop the red onion and dice the sweet potato, place on a large roasting tray and spray with oil spray.
  • Add the marinated tofu to a separate baking tray and spread out the pieces so they bake nice and crispy.
  • Add the chickpeas to the bowl the tofu has just come out of, add the garlic powder and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and stir to coat everything. Tip onto a large baking tray. Place all three trays in the oven for 25minutes
  • In the mean time cook the quinoa as per packet instructions with 1 vegetable stock cube added.
  • To prepare the dressing simple mix the tahini, maple syrup and lemon juice together, then loosen with a couple of tbsp of boiling water.
  • To assemble add a large handful of spinach to each bowl, followed by the roasted red onion and sweet potato, cooked quinoa, chickpeas and tofu. Finally drizzle the dressing over.

Notes

  • This will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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