Vegan Turmeric Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Vegan Turmeric Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl

Golden turmeric-roasted sweet potato, bell pepper, and zucchini pile up alongside crispy-edged chickpeas over a bed of fluffy brown rice, all warmed through with cumin and smoky paprika. Creamy avocado and a handful of fresh spinach add cool contrast, while a bright tahini-lemon dressing gets a savory lift from grated garlic and a touch of ginger. A scatter of pumpkin seeds on top brings crunch to every bite, and fresh parsley finishes it with a little herbal lift. It's a fully plant-based bowl built entirely from vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and good fats, making it a naturally solid choice for a vegan table. Colorful, satisfying, and easy to customize, this is the kind of bowl you'll want to put on repeat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the base

1 ½ cups brown rice, rinsed
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3 cups water
¼ tsp salt

For the roasted vegetables and chickpeas

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch half-moons
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt

For the tahini dressing

¼ cup tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely grated
½ tsp ground ginger
3–4 tbsp warm water
¼ tsp salt

For assembling

4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
1 medium avocado, sliced
2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine the brown rice, 3 cups water, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, about 40–45 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

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