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Squash Buddha Bowl

Roasted Butternut Squash Buddha Bowl

A vibrant and nourishing Buddha bowl featuring roasted butternut squash, spiced chickpeas, brown rice, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Butternut Squash
  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Spiced Chickpeas
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans drained, rinsed, and dried
  • 0.5 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
For the Brown Rice
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 2 cups water
For Assembling the Bowls
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 cup microgreens
  • 2 avocado sliced
  • 0.25 cup tahini dressing

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with avocado oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In the same bowl (no need to wash), toss the drained and rinsed garbanzo beans with avocado oil, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Spread in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized, and the chickpeas are slightly crispy. Toss halfway through cooking.
  5. While the squash and chickpeas are roasting, cook the brown rice according to package directions. Typically, this involves combining 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bringing to a boil, then reducing heat, covering, and simmering for 20-30 minutes until water is absorbed.
  6. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked brown rice, roasted butternut squash, and spiced chickpeas among four bowls. Top with arugula, microgreens, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of tahini dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For the tahini dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1-2 tablespoons water (to reach desired consistency), and a pinch of salt.
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