Description
A nourishing, colorful, and flavor-packed Buddha bowl that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or easy dinner. This Miso Glazed Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl combines roasted sweet potatoes coated in a rich umami miso glaze with protein-packed chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables. It’s a balanced, plant-based meal that works beautifully for meal prep, quick dinners, and wholesome food ideas.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 can chickpeas
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 avocado
2 cups kale or spinach
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large carrot
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil and salt, and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
3. In a small saucepan, whisk miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and a splash of water. Simmer until slightly thickened.
4. Brush the roasted sweet potatoes with the miso glaze and broil for 5 minutes until caramelized.
5. Drain and dry chickpeas, toss with olive oil and salt, then roast for 20 minutes until crispy.
6. Rinse quinoa and cook with water or broth for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
7. Lightly sauté or steam greens until just wilted.
8. Assemble bowls with quinoa, greens, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, sliced avocado, carrots, and broccoli.
9. Drizzle extra glaze and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use chickpea miso and coconut aminos for a soy-free version.
Add a tahini or sesame dressing for extra creaminess.
Keep avocado separate if meal prepping to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg