Description
This Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl is a wholesome, plant-based meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, seasoned with smoky spices and served over grains with a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a nourishing weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups kale or other greens, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for massaging kale)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin sauce)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional, for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes and chickpeas to the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are slightly crispy.
- Meanwhile, massage chopped kale with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt until softened, about 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic (if using), and warm water until smooth and pourable.
- To assemble, divide cooked grains between bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and massaged kale. Drizzle with tahini sauce and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked grains or microwaveable packs to save time.
- Swap kale for spinach or arugula if preferred.
- The tahini sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add avocado, nuts, or seeds for extra richness and texture.
- For a gluten-free bowl, ensure all ingredients (especially tahini and spices) are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
