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Buddha Bowl

Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 Serving
Calories 405 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups (210g) Cauliflower, cut into florets - About 1/2 of a medium head of cauliflower
  • 2 cups (260g) Carrot, chopped into 1-inch rounds - About 4 medium carrots
  • 1 cup (136g) Beet, chopped into 1-inch pieces - About 1 medium beet
  • 1 cup (133g) Parsnip, chopped into 1-inch pieces - About 2 medium parsnips
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Vegetable broth - About 1/16 of a standard 32-oz carton
  • 1/4 cup (43g) Quinoa, uncooked - About 1/14 of a standard 21-oz bag
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Water
  • 2 tbsps (30g) Hummus, oil-free - About 1/15 of an 8-oz container, like Oasis or similar brands
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Lemon juice - About 1 medium lemon
  • 2 (10g) Garlic cloves, minced - About 1/6 of a garlic bulb
  • 8 cups (240g) Kale leaves - About 1 bunch of kale
  • 1/2 cup (82g) Chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed - About 1/3 of a standard 15-oz can

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 420ºF. Place cauliflower florets, carrots, beet, and parsnip in a large mixing bowl. Season with vegetable broth and black pepper. Toss well. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread vegetables evenly across. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the quinoa. Add quinoa to a pot with a lid. You will need twice as much water as quinoa. Add water to the pan, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is soft. Check on the quinoa periodically, giving it a quick stir, to prevent any sticking or burning on the bottom. When done, remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  • Create your dressing by combining hummus, lemon juice, and minced garlic together in a mason jar. Shake well and set aside. (Note: Feel free to add extra water, 1 tbsp at a time, to reach desired dressing consistency.)
  • Place the kale and a splash of water in a frying pan over medium heat and sauté just until wilted. Transfer into a bowl. Pour chickpeas into the same frying pan and sauté until slightly browned.
  • Assemble your Buddha bowl by placing quinoa in the bottom of a bowl and arranging roasted vegetables, sautéed kale and warm chickpeas on the top. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over the bowl. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Quinoa: If you have your quinoa pre-cooked, multiply the uncooked quantity by 3 to get the cooked amount for your dish. Quinoa triples in size when cooked.
  • Hummus: Oil-free hummus can be hard to find. There are new brands coming out all the time, so take a close look at the label. Oasis is one of our favorite no-oil hummus options.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 16gFat: 9.2gFiber: 21g