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Fresh Quinoa Buddha Bowl Recipe with Easy Creamy Tahini Sauce

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A fresh, easy, and nutritious quinoa bowl tossed with crunchy veggies and a silky creamy tahini sauce, perfect for quick lunches or chilled dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3–4 tablespoons warm water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove bitterness.
  2. Transfer quinoa to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  4. While quinoa cooks, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, shred carrot, slice avocado, and chop parsley or cilantro. Place all veggies in a large mixing bowl.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, combine tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Gradually add warm water while whisking or shaking until sauce is smooth and pourable. Adjust water as needed. Add cayenne or smoked paprika if desired.
  6. Add cooked quinoa and chickpeas to the veggies. Drizzle tahini sauce over the top and toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything.
  7. Add sliced avocado on top and garnish with extra parsley or cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes if preferred cooler.

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly to avoid bitterness. Add water slowly to tahini sauce to prevent clumping. For meal prep, keep sauce and avocado separate until serving. The bowl can be served chilled or at room temperature. To prevent avocado browning, add just before serving and toss with lemon juice.

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Keywords: quinoa bowl, tahini sauce, vegan, gluten-free, healthy lunch, easy recipe, meal prep, plant-based

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