Buddha Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Sauce
PREP TIME: 20 MIN
COOK TIME: 15 MIN
Courtesy of: The Foodie Physician
INGREDIENTS
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups cooked quinoa, brown rice or other whole grain
- 1 can (15 ounces) READ 4 Bean Salad, drained
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Cilantro leaves for garnish
Turmeric Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 cup warm water
- Salt
- Pepper
DIRECTIONS
Makes 4 servings.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss sweet potatoes with oil, cumin, coriander and salt. Spread out on sheet pan. Roast in oven 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Turmeric Tahini Dressing. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, turmeric and water together in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
- To assemble Buddha Bowls, place 1 cup quinoa (or other grain) in each bowl. Divide sweet potatoes, bean salad, cabbage, spinach and avocado slices among the bowls. Garnish with cilantro. Drizzle dressing lightly over salad. Serve extra dressing on the side.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): 730 calories; 16g protein; 91g carbohydrate; 26g fat; 370mg sodium; 0mg cholesterol; 16g dietary fiber; 7.24mg iron; 0.54mg thiamin; 1430.32IU vitamin A; 55.22mg vitamin C.
