Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Chickpea Buddha Bowl brings together roasted Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and red onion over fluffy red quinoa, topped with turmeric-kissed chickpeas and creamy avocado. A tangy tahini-lemon-maple dressing ties it all together with nutty, bright notes. It’s a satisfying vegan bowl perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chickpea Buddha Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth and quinoa to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
On a baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and red onion with 1 teaspoon olive oil until evenly coated.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until softened, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Toss chickpeas with turmeric in a bowl. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas; cook and stir until browned, about 8 minutes.
- 6
Stir together tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a bowl until well blended; add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing is thin and smooth.
- 7
Divide the quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and mashed avocado between two serving bowls. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dressing over each bowl.
- Calories 660.99 kcal High 33%
- Protein 23.39 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 87.7 g 32%
- Total Fat 27.1 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 11.47 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.43 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 524.57 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 18.77 g Good Source 67%
- Total Sugars 17.8 g --
- Added Sugars 2.11 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 276.72 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 8.73 mg Good Source 49%
- Potassium 222.69 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 459.19 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 148.35 mg Good Source 165%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chickpea Buddha Bowl is made with 14 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crunchy Chickpeas, Diced Carrots, Ground Turmeric, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 660.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chickpea Buddha Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Crunchy Chickpeas, Diced Carrots, Ground Turmeric, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chickpea Buddha Bowl?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 660.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chickpea Buddha Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chickpea Buddha Bowl healthy?
- Chickpea Buddha Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 660.99 calories and 23.39 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 524.57 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.47 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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