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Vegan Buddha Bowl

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons tahini

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed

  • 5 cups spinach

  • 1 firm ripe avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425.

  2. Prep the brown rice.

  3. Toss sweet potato with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, until tender, 18 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.

  5. Heat 1/2 a tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and allow to cook 3-5 minutes.

  6. To serve, divide the brown rice among 4 bowls. Top with equal amounts of sweet potato, chickpeas, spinach, and avocado. Drizzle with the tahini sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro.