Breakfast Buddha Bowl (Printable)

A colorful morning bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, mixed greens, and tangy tahini drizzle.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Greens

01 - 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
02 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small avocado, sliced
05 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced (approximately 1 cup)
06 - 1 small carrot, shredded

→ Legumes

07 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Roasting Spices

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Tahini Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons tahini
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water for thinning
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Salt to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on half of the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on the remaining half of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are golden and crispy.
05 - While vegetables roast, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
06 - Divide mixed greens between 2 serving bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and avocado slices.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks Instagram-worthy but tastes even better, and there's no fussing required once everything's roasted.
  • You can prep components ahead and throw the bowl together in minutes on busy mornings.
  • The crispy chickpeas are genuinely addictive—people always ask what that crunchy element is.
02 -
  • Drying the chickpeas thoroughly before roasting is non-negotiable—moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  • Don't make the tahini dressing too far ahead or it'll separate, but you can keep the components separate and whisk them together right before serving.
  • The avocado waits until the very end or it'll oxidize and turn that sad brown-gray color.
03 -
  • Make the tahini dressing slightly thinner than you think it needs to be—it firms up as it cools and as the greens release moisture into the bowl.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep the dressing separate in a small jar so the greens don't wilt overnight.
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