Breakfast Buddha Bowl (Printable)

A vibrant morning bowl with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and tahini.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Greens

01 - 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
02 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small avocado, sliced
05 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
06 - 1 small carrot, shredded

→ Legumes

07 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Roasting Spices & Oil

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Tahini Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons tahini
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Salt, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on half of the baking sheet.
03 - Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on the other half of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are golden and crispy.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt together. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
06 - Divide mixed greens evenly between 2 bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and avocado slices.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Nourishing: Packed with vitamins from fresh greens and fiber from roasted legumes and tubers.
  • Simple Preparation: Requires only 15 minutes of active prep time, making it accessible for busy mornings.
  • Inclusively Plant-Based: Naturally vegan and gluten-free, catering to a variety of dietary needs.
02 -
  • Dressing Texture: Add water one tablespoon at a time to the tahini mixture until it reaches a perfectly pourable consistency.
  • Allergen Safety: Note that this recipe contains sesame (tahini); always check labels for potential cross-contamination if you have severe allergies.
  • Batch Prep: Roast extra sweet potatoes and chickpeas to quickly assemble these bowls throughout the week.
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