Roasted Butternut Squash with rice & cashews

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

Butternut Squash
Chickpeas
Wholegrain Rice (E.g. Brown, Wild or Red Rice)
Peas
Carrot Batons
Purple Cabbage
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Lettuce/Salad Leaves
Cashew Nuts
Sesame Seeds

Recipe

1) Chop butternut squash into chunks or cubes. Then place on a non-stick baking sheet and roast in the oven or air fryer until crispy.

2) Add cooked butternut squash to some whole grain rice, cooked chickpeas, chopped cucumber, carrot batons, thinly sliced purple cabbage, peas, tomatoes, a few cashew nuts and some lettuce or salad leaves.

3) Sprinkle with sesame seeds and your choice of healthy dressing (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.

Why not try some other healthy meals? Explore our breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and other delicious dessert recipes.

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