Description
Box Lunch Buddha Bowls are a vibrant and nourishing meal that brings together an array of fresh ingredients in one bowl. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, hearty chickpeas, and colorful vegetables, these bowls are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. Perfect for busy lunches or relaxed picnics, they can be customized to suit your taste. Dive into this delicious dish that not only fuels your body but also delights your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 3 tbsp tahini sauce
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain well. Sauté in olive oil with salt and pepper over medium heat for about 5 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Chop bell pepper, cucumber, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice avocado thinly or mash with lime juice to prevent browning.
- In bowls or lunch containers, layer cooked quinoa at the bottom, followed by chickpeas and colorful veggies. Top with avocado slices.
- Drizzle tahini sauce on top and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg