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Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

Grain bowl with quinoa, roasted chickpeas, spinach, avocado, and red cabbage tossed in a bright lemon-tahini dressing. Fresh feta finishes it off—ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
16g
Mediterranean Buddha Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1 whole lemon (juiced)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast chickpeas in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes until edges crisp, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Whisk tahini, lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper until smooth and pourable.

  3. 3

    Divide quinoa between two bowls and top each with spinach, roasted chickpeas, sliced avocado, and red cabbage.

  4. 4

    Drizzle tahini dressing evenly over both bowls and scatter feta on top.

  5. 5

    Toss everything together or eat layered—either way, serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • medium mixing bowl
  • two serving bowls
  • whisk

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