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Middle Eastern Buddha Bowl (GF)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 550
A vibrant, gluten-free Buddha bowl packed with wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices, perfect for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 100 g brown rice

Sauces & Condiments

  • 2 tsp tahini
  • 1 tsp tamari (gluten free soy sauce)
  • 2 tbsp plain yoghurt

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 1 spring onion spring onion (chopped)
  • 40 g pomegranate seeds
  • 1 avocado avocado (sliced)
  • 4 radishes radishes (sliced)
  • 2 lemon wedges lemon wedges

Legumes & Proteins

  • 1 400g tin chickpeas (drained)

Oils & Fats

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Spices

  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika

Seasonings

  • Pinch salt salt

Dips & Spreads

  • 2 big scoops red pepper hummus

Instructions 

  • Cook the brown rice, then drain and mix with tahini, yoghurt, and tamari. Add pomegranate seeds and spring onion, mix and set aside.
  • Drain chickpeas and cook with olive oil, salt, paprika, cumin, and turmeric for 5 minutes.
  • Assemble bowls: divide tahini rice, add chickpeas, salad leaves, avocado, radishes, olives, and top with hummus and lemon wedges.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian