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Fresh Meal Prep Buddha Bowls

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A vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make Buddha bowl recipe perfect for meal prep, packed with fresh veggies, grains, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (185 g) quinoa, rinsed
  • Optional: brown rice or couscous as a grain swap
  • 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 cup (120 g) carrots, shredded or julienned
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (100 g) snap peas or green beans, blanched
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup (165 g) chickpeas, cooked or canned, rinsed and drained
  • Optional: grilled tofu or shredded rotisserie chicken for extra protein
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) tahini
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 ml) water to thin dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, toasted sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds, pickled red onions

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (185 g) quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups (480 ml) water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. While quinoa cooks, wash and chop all vegetables: shred carrots, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, blanch snap peas by boiling 1-2 minutes then plunging into ice water.
  5. Slice avocado just before assembling to avoid browning.
  6. Rinse and drain chickpeas. Optionally toss with smoked paprika or cumin for extra flavor.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and maple syrup or honey.
  8. Slowly add water until dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. In meal prep containers or serving bowls, start with a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens (about 2 cups / 60 g).
  10. Add ½ cup (90 g) cooked quinoa, then arrange chopped veggies and chickpeas on top.
  11. Drizzle dressing generously over each bowl.
  12. Finish with optional toppings like toasted sesame seeds, fresh herbs, or pickled onions.
  13. If prepping ahead, keep avocado slices separate until ready to eat.
  14. Seal containers and refrigerate. Bowls stay fresh up to 4 days.

Notes

[‘Rinse quinoa thoroughly to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Blanch snap peas quickly and plunge into ice water to keep vibrant and crunchy.’, ‘Add avocado slices last to prevent browning; store separately if prepping ahead.’, ‘Dress bowls just before eating for best texture; if stored dressed, veggies may soften.’, ‘Use measuring spoons for dressing to balance flavors consistently.’, ‘Substitute sunflower seed butter for tahini if needed.’, ‘Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.’, ‘Grain swaps include brown rice, couscous, farro, or cauliflower rice for low-carb options.’, ‘Protein swaps include grilled chicken, tofu, tempeh, or boiled egg.’]

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Keywords: buddha bowl, meal prep, healthy eating, quinoa bowl, vegan, gluten-free, tahini dressing, easy recipe

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