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Roasted Chickpea & Kale Buddha Bowl

A vibrant grain bowl with crispy roasted chickpeas, warm quinoa, massaged kale, roasted sweet potato, and a tangy tahini dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
14g
Roasted Chickpea & Kale Buddha Bowl
healthywholesomemediterraneanvegetarianvegangluten-freechickpeascrispy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low.

  3. Step 3

    Toss chickpeas and sweet potato with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Spread chickpeas and sweet potato on the sheet pan. Roast 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crispy.

  5. Step 5

    While roasting, whisk tahini, lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, and salt into a smooth dressing. Adjust with more water if needed.

  6. Step 6

    Mass kale with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt until it softens and turns bright green, 1–2 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Fluff quinoa with a fork. Divide between two bowls.

  8. Step 8

    Top quinoa with roasted chickpeas, sweet potato, and massaged kale.

  9. Step 9

    Drizzle tahini dressing over the bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium saucepan with lid
  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • small bowl or jar for dressing
  • whisk
  • two serving bowls

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