Low Fat Vibrant Buddha Bowl

Brighten up your day with this Low Fat Vibrant Buddha Bowl—a nutritious, colorful masterpiece that's as beautiful as it is healthy. Packed with plant-based goodness, this recipe features fluffy quinoa, fresh baby spinach, and an array of vibrant vegetables like shredded carrots, crisp red cabbage, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. A protein boost comes from tender chickpeas, while a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-fat, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly bowl is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition. With its striking presentation and wholesome ingredients, this Buddha bowl is sure to keep you feeling energized and satisfied!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Red cabbage
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Chickpeas, cooked
• 0.5 piece Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Shred the carrot, thinly slice the red cabbage, and dice the cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the avocado.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

To assemble the Buddha bowl, divide the spinach between two bowls as a base layer.

Step 5

Top each bowl with cooked quinoa, carrots, red cabbage, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and avocado slices in colorful, organized sections.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the assembled bowls.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your wholesome Low Fat Vibrant Buddha Bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1462.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1192.7

Total Fat 30.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2042.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 49.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321.3mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2036.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.2%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 61.5%