Golden Chickpea Buddha Bowl with Microgreens & Lemon Tahini Drizzle
Bright, Bold & Balanced: Chickpea Buddha Bowl with a Zesty Drizzle
Ingredients :
1 cup cooked chickpeas, seasoned with olive oil, salt, black pepper & garlic powder
½ cup roasted squash wedges (e.g., kabocha or delicata), lightly caramelized and sprinkled with black sesame seeds
2–3 falafel patties, baked or pan-seared
1 small carrot, shaved into ribbons
1 lemon wedge
½ cup curly kale or baby kale
¼ cup black rice (or quinoa for a gluten-free option)
2 tbsp microgreens (radish or broccoli microgreens work well)
Edible flowers (optional but visually striking — like viola or pansy)
Lemon Tahini Drizzle:
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp maple syrup
1–2tbsp water (to thin)
Pinch of salt
Whisk together until smooth.
Instructions:
Prepare the base: Layer a bowl with black rice or quinoa.
Roast the squash: Cut into wedges, toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
Cook chickpeas: Warm chickpeas in a skillet with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the bowl: Add kale, carrot ribbons, falafel, roasted squash, and lemon wedge on top of the rice.
Garnish: Top with microgreens, edible flowers, and sesame seeds.
Drizzle: Finish with lemon tahini drizzle before serving.