Roasted chickpeas with mixed quinoa & pumpkin seeds
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
Chickpeas
White Quinoa
Black Quinoa
Avocado
Tomatoes
Courgette
Radish
Carrot
Red Onion
Pumpkin Seeds
Lemon
Garlic
Dried Mixed Herbs
Recipe
1) Mix 1 tsp dried mixed herbs with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 50ml water and 1 tsp pureed garlic. Pour over chickpeas and make sure they are well coated. Then place on a non-stick baking sheet and roast (approx. 200C/390F) in the oven until crispy (or in an air fryer if you have one).
2) Add chickpeas to a base of cooked quinoa, avocado slices, tomatoes, carrot ribbons (you can use a potato peeler to do this), sliced red onion, courgette ribbons and sliced radish.
3) Sprinkle with pumpkin 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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