Description
Rainbow Rice Buddha Bowl is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings together vibrant vegetables, fluffy brown rice, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this bowl is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful medley of flavors. Customize it to suit your taste preferences and enjoy a healthy meal that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.
- While the rice cooks, chop the vegetables and arrange them on a cutting board.
- In a bowl, toss chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- For the dressing, whisk together tahini with water until smooth; add lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Assemble your bowl by placing a scoop of brown rice at the base. Layer with veggies and seasoned chickpeas.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and top with avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg