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Easy Buddha Bowl With Roasted Sweet Potato & Zucchini

This healthy, comforting and versatile recipe is one of my favorites to pack for work!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish, Main Meal
Cuisine: Indian inspired
Keyword: buddhe bowl, lunch
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Workweek Lunch

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 large sweet potato cut into wedges
  • 1 zucchini cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1 1/2 cups raw spinach or kale
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP cumin divided
  • 2 tsp paprika divided
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil
  • coconut oil or an oil of your choice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Prep the veggies and the can of chickpeas.
  • Spray 2 sheet pans with baking oil or line with foil. Place the sweet potatoes on one pan. Drizzle the wedges with olive oil and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of cumin and
  • 1 teaspoons of paprika evenly over them. If you like spicy, add the cayenne too.
  • Use your hands or a spatula to toss them a little bit on the pan. Place in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • On the other pan, place the sliced zucchini. Drizzle the slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • While the zucchini and sweet potatoes roast, heat coconut oil (or an oil of your in a pan on medium heat. After a minute, add the minced garlic. Then add the chickpeas and stir a little. Add salt, pepper the remaining paprika and cumin to the pain and toss to cover the chickpeas evenly. Sautee on low-medium heat for about five minutes.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven (after 15 mins) and flip them over.
  • Place back in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • To assemble: Put 1/2 cup of raw spinach or kale in the bottom of each container.
  • Then add the zucchini, sweet potato and chickpeas. Let the meals cool for 30-40 minutes before covering and placing in the fridge.

Notes

These will hold up in the fridge for up to four days.
To reheat, warm them up in the microwave for a minute and 30 seconds uncovered or on low heat in a pan on the stove for about five minutes.
I recommend topping these bowls with tahini sauce, avocado or sriracha before eating!
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