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Rainbow Quinoa Buddha Bowl

A vibrant bowl full of plant-based protein, roasted veg and a creamy tahini dressing that brings it all together.

Karen Browne · 22 May 2026
Rainbow Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Ingredients

  • 150g quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 courgette, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
  • 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 80g baby spinach
  • ½ red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp warm water

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss courgette, pepper and chickpeas with olive oil and paprika on a baking tray. Roast for 25 minutes.
  2. Cook quinoa according to packet instructions (usually 15 min in double the water). Fluff with a fork.
  3. Make the dressing: whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic and warm water until smooth. Season to taste.
  4. Divide spinach and red cabbage between bowls. Add quinoa, roasted veg and avocado.
  5. Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and serve.

Tips

Meal-prep friendly — store components separately and assemble fresh. Keeps 3 days in the fridge.