Healthy & Anti-Inflammatory

Healthy & Anti-Inflammatory

Turmeric-Ginger Buddha Bowl

Quinoa, roasted sweet potato, kale, and crispy chickpeas with golden tahini dressing. Anti-inflammatory and deeply satisfying.

Turmeric-Ginger Buddha Bowl
Prep
15m
Cook
30m
Total
45m
Serves
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and dried
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric + 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, torn
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Dressing: 1/3 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp maple syrup, salt, 3–5 tbsp warm water

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
560 kcal
Protein
16 g
Carbs
68 g
Fat
26 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato with 1 tbsp oil, salt; roast 25 minutes. Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp oil, turmeric, paprika, salt; roast on a separate sheet 20 minutes, shaking once.

  2. 2

    Cook quinoa in 2 cups water with a pinch of salt, 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes, fluff.

  3. 3

    Massage kale with 1 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt until tender.

  4. 4

    Whisk all dressing ingredients, thinning with water until pourable.

  5. 5

    Build bowls: quinoa base, then kale, sweet potato, chickpeas, avocado. Drizzle generously with dressing.

Cook's tips

  • Crisp the chickpeas hot and dry — moisture = soggy.