Recipe: Ultimate Buddha Bowl

‘This perfectly balanced plant-based meal is the perfect go-to dinner or lunch for two!

Ultimate Buddha Bowl

Ingredients:

Chickpeas:

• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp oregano

Red Sauce:

• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup cilantro

Optional Ingredients for serving:

• Greens
• ½ an avocado
• Rice/couscous/quinoa or other starch of choice

Method:

1. Prepare the cous cous or other starch of choice and preheat oven to 425 F.
2. In a bowl, toss all ingredients for the roasted chickpeas. Bake for 15-20 on a baking tray lined with parchment papers.
3. Prepare the red pepper dressing by adding all ingredients to a high speed blender. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Assemble the couscous, mixed greens, avocado, chickpeas, drizzle with the red pepper sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. This perfectly balanced plant-based meal is the perfect go-to for dinner or lunch for two! Enjoy!