Broccoli Potato bites with quinoa & BEETRoot HOuMOUS
Not only do Buddha Bowls look amazing, but they taste amazing too! Plus they are packed with so many essential nutrients that are healthy, will keep your energy levels topped up and will make you feel fuller for longer with all of the added fibre from plant-based whole-foods.
Buddha Bowls are so quick and easy to make, they are the perfect lunch or dinner to have at home, as well as to take out with you on the go - for work, picnics, packed lunches etc.
Ingredients
Turmeric
Large White Potato
Broccoli
Quinoa
Avocado
Carrot Batons
Green Tomatoes
Watercress or other salad leafy green
Black Sesame Seeds, Nigella Seeds/Onion Seeds
Beetroot Houmous (see our beetroot houmous recipe)
Recipe
1) Chop a large white potato (skin on) or 2 medium potatoes into chunks. Chop some broccoli and with potatoes, add to a pan of boiling water and cook until until soft. Drain and leave to cool for 10 mins.
2) Mash potato & broccoli in a bowl with a teaspoon of turmeric and a teaspoon of ground cumin. Once fully combined, shape handfuls of the mixture into round patties. Then place on a non-stick baking sheet and roast in the air fryer or oven (approx. 200C/390F) until crispy on the outside.
3) Once cooked, add to a base of quinoa, tomatoes, carrot batons, avocado, watercress and beetroot houmous.
4) Sprinkle with black sesame/nigella seeds and your choice of healthy dressing or condiment (click here to see options).
Top Tips
If there are any ingredients that you do not like in any of the recipes, then feel free to swap them out for another food choice within the same food category (grains, beans & other legumes, fruit, veg, nuts & seeds).
You can also use frozen fruit or veg when you don’t have the fresh option.
Don’t forget to keep the skins on your veg where possible for essential added fibre and nutrition.
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