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Rainbow Quinoa Buddha Bowl — Easy Healthy Lunch in 35 Minutes

April 6, 2026

Colorful, filling, and loaded with plant-based protein — this quinoa buddha bowl with roasted chickpeas and creamy tahini dressing is the perfect healthy lunch for any day of the week.

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

Servings

2 DIFFICULTY

Easy

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 ripe avocado (sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
1 cucumber (sliced)
2 tbsp tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook the quinoa. Rinse quinoa thoroughly. Add to a pot with 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Roast the chickpeas. Toss drained chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes until crispy.
Make the tahini dressing. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, and 2–3 tbsp water until smooth and creamy. Season with salt.
Assemble the bowl. Divide quinoa between 2 bowls. Arrange spinach, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and roasted chickpeas on top.
Drizzle and serve. Drizzle tahini dressing generously over the top. Serve immediately or keep dressing on the side if meal prepping.

💚 Why It's Good For You

Quinoa is a complete plant protein — contains all 9 essential amino acids
Chickpeas are loaded with fiber and plant-based protein for sustained energy
Avocado provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
Tahini is rich in calcium, zinc, and B vitamins

💡 Tips & Swaps

Meal prep: Assemble bowls without dressing and avocado. Store in fridge up to 4 days. Add fresh avocado and dressing before serving.

Vegan and gluten-free as written.

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