Protein-Packed Buddha Bowl Recipe by Tasty

Protein-Packed Buddha Bowl Recipe by Tasty

from tasty.co
85 min
2 servings

Nourish your body and soul with a protein-packed Buddha bowl, where an array of wholesome ingredients come together in a medley of flavors and textures. This nutritious powerhouse is a delicious testament to mindful eating.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz firm tofu, drained
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup leafy greens, such as mesclun, baby kale, or spinach
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots, shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, sesame oil, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, and salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the marinade and tofu to a container and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

  4. 4

    Lay the sweet potato, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a medium bowl, add the chickpeas, salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to a bowl and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Transfer chickpeas to a skillet and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Set chickpeas aside.

  7. 7

    Fry the tofu in the same pan for about 10 minutes on each side.

  8. 8

    Slice tofu to your preference.

  9. 9

    Combine the quinoa, greens, sweet potatoes, onions, chickpeas, carrots, tofu, and avocado in a medium-large bowl and top off with lemon juice

  10. 10

    Enjoy!