Low Fat Vibrant Buddha Bowl
Dive into the nourishing goodness of the Low Fat Vibrant Buddha Bowl, a colorful, wholesome meal packed with fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients. With a base of fluffy quinoa and a medley of vibrant vegetables like shredded carrots, crunchy red cabbage, fresh cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this bowl is as visually stunning as it is nutritious. Topped with creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and a zesty, low-fat lemon Dijon dressing, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and satisfying meal is ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner. Whether you're seeking a light, plant-based option or looking to build a balanced meal, this vibrant Buddha bowl will keep you energized and satisfied. With its low-fat, high-nutrient profile, it's the perfect choice for mindful eaters and meal preppers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 small Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Chickpeas, cooked
- 0.5 piece Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Set aside to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Shred the carrot, thinly slice the red cabbage, and dice the cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
To assemble the Buddha bowl, divide the spinach between two bowls as a base layer.
Top each bowl with cooked quinoa, carrots, red cabbage, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and avocado slices in colorful, organized sections.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the assembled bowls.
Serve immediately and enjoy your wholesome Low Fat Vibrant Buddha Bowl!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2042 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.9 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2037 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
