Freekeh Buddha Bowls with Tahini Lemon Dressing
Switch up your evening pasta for a delicious and nutrient-dense veggie bowl.
To make this Buddha bowl vegan, use pure maple syrup instead of honey in the tahini dressing.
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Ingredients
Toss
3 cups cauliflower florets
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper
3 cups julienned carrots
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Heat
2 cups water
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup dry freekeh (such as Bob’s Red Mill), rinsed and drained
Whisk
1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. honey or pure maple syrup
1 tsp. minced fresh garlic
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Top
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 avocados, sliced
1/2 cup roasted, salted pepitas
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450° with racks in top and bottom thirds, and a baking sheet on each rack.
Toss cauliflower with 1 Tbsp.oil and thyme; season with salt
and pepper and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet from bottom rack, then return to oven.
Toss carrots with 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/2 tsp. cumin; season with salt
and pepper and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet from top rack, then return to oven.
Roast cauliflower and carrots until tender, about 20 minutes, turning once.
Heat 2 cups water and salt in a saucepan to a boil; stir in freekeh, cover, and reduce heat to medium- low. Simmer freekeh until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Remove freekeh from heat, let stand 5 minutes, then divide among four bowls.
Whisk together tahini, 1/3 cup water, lemon juice, remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, honey, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. cumin for the dressing; season with salt and pepper.
Top bowls of freekeh with spinach, avocados, carrots, cauliflower, and pepitas; drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1
- Calories 704
- Carbohydrate Content 64 g
- Cholesterol Content 33 mg
- Fat Content 44 g
- Fiber Content 21 g
- Protein Content 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content 6 g
- Sodium Content 351 mg