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rainbow buddha bowl with creamy avocado dressing on a blue background with a fork
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Rainbow Buddha Bowl Recipe

This Buddha bowl is the perfect way to add a little more color to your diet. You will love the creamy avocado dressing! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buddha bowl, Salad, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 549kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and chopped
  • 1 yellow summer squash chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets or broccolini
  • 1 cup purple cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • garlic powder to taste optional
  • 4 cups "Spring Mix" lettuce
  • 2 cups quinoa cooked, or any grain of your choosing

For the Creamy Avocado Dressing

  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (use dairy free Greek yogurt if making vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • juice from one lime
  • water for thinning the dressing if needed
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place on a baking sheet and roast at 450 for 20-30 minutes.
  • To assemble the bowls, start with the quinoa, then add the lettuce. Top with roasted vegetables and dressing. This recipe makes four bowls.
    Rainbow buddha bowl with a rainbow of colors

For the Dressing

  • In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Add water as needed to reach the desired consistency. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    A rainbow Buddha bowl drizzled with dressing

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Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 1345mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9795IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg