
One might assume by calling this a “Buddha Bowl” I’m making some kind of political or religious statement, when in fact, I am not. I just like giant bowls of food.
A “Buddha Bowl,” as defined by urban dictionary, is “a bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded ‘belly’ appearance on the top much like the belly of a buddha.”
That’s my kind of dinner. Let’s do this!

Origins of The Buddha Bowl
It’s not clear where the term Buddha Bowl originated, and there doesn’t seem to be any strict set of rules for how to make one. But it seems to be roughly defined as a bowl with an assortment of small portions of different foods (especially veggies).
Some say the concept is thought to emulate the way Buddhist monks would walk around with a bowl, accepting small portions from other people (source). While others claim that Buddha Bowls refer to a healthy, balanced, but overloaded bowl resembling the rounded belly of the Laughing Buddha (source).
I first heard of Buddha Bowls somewhere within the vegan community and personally understand them as a big bowl of plant-based goodness, which is precisely what this recipe is!
What started off as a mission to make a chickpea breakfast skillet turned into a sweet and savory dish that would satisfy vegans and meat-eaters alike.
Plus, it’s simple – requiring just 30 minutes. And it’s ridiculously healthy – loaded with four kinds of vegetables, fiber- and protein-rich chickpeas, and a maple-tahini sauce that’s so good you’ll want to put it on everything.

It all starts by roasting your vegetables in the oven. While those are baking away, simply sauté your chickpeas to crispy perfection and whisk up your 3-ingredient tahini sauce.
All that’s left to do is put it all together and take your taste buds to flavor town.


This bowl is literally all I’ve been craving since perfecting this recipe. It’s:
Savory + Sweet
Subtly spiced
Warm
Comforting
Incredibly satisfying
Seriously healthy
& Packed with flavor


If you give this recipe a try, let us know how you like it! Leave a comment, share it, and rate it – it’s super helpful for us and other readers.
And as always, don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. We love seeing what you cook up. Cheers!

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Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Ingredients
VEGETABLES
- 2 Tbsp olive, melted coconut, or avocado oil
- 1/2 medium red onion (sliced in wedges)
- 2 small sweet potatoes (halved)
- 1 bundle broccolini (large stems removed // chopped)
- 2 big handfuls kale (larger stems removed)
- 1/4 tsp each salt + pepper
CHICKPEAS
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained, rinsed + patted dry)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp each salt + pepper
- 1/2 tsp tsp oregano (optional)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)
TAHINI SAUCE (OPTIONAL)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 medium lemon (juiced)
- 2-4 Tbsp hot water (to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and arrange sweet potatoes and onions on a bare baking sheet. Drizzle both with a bit of oil, making sure the flesh of the sweet potatoes are well coated and placed skin side down on the sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven flip sweet potatoes and add broccolini. Drizzle broccolini with a bit of oil and season with a pinch each salt and pepper.
- Bake for another 8-10 minutes, then remove from oven and add kale. Drizzle kale with a touch more oil and season with a pinch each salt and pepper. Bake for another 4-5 minutes then set aside.
- While vegetables are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add chickpeas to a mixing bowl and toss with seasonings.
- Once hot, add 1 Tbsp oil (amount as original recipe is written // use half of total amount if altering batch size) and chickpeas and sauté, stirring frequently. If they’re browning too quickly, turn down heat. If there isn’t much browning going on, increase heat. I found 10 minutes total at slightly over medium heat was perfect.
- Once the chickpeas are browned and fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare sauce by adding tahini, maple syrup and lemon juice to a mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Add hot water until a pourable sauce is formed. Set aside.
- To serve: slice sweet potatoes into bite size pieces. Divide vegetables between 3 serving bowls and top with chickpeas + tahini sauce.
- Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep for a few days in the fridge.
SAA says
Absolutely loved the chickpeas! It was my first time trying tahini, and I can confidently say that I absolutely hated the sauce. But judging from the reviews, that’s probably just a me problem..Anyway, the rest of the components were quite alright, so thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed the rest of the bowl!
Chelsye says
This bowl is SO yummy!! The tahini dressing is amazing. I resisted the urge to add garlic to it and made it to recipe and it is delicious! Instead of roasting the kale, I left it raw and massaged it with the tahini dressing to break it down a bit. I also roasted the chickpeas instead of cooking them in the skillet. I think this is going to be a weekday lunch staple!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Chelsye! Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing your modifications! xo
Shelley says
Made this tonight for dinner.
Here’s my thoughts -the flavours are very nice. However, the broccolini shrivelled to nothing , the kale was large leaves that were difficult to eat and quite chewy. Probably should be torn into smaller pieces before roasting .
I made extra sweet potatoes and even so, there was not really enough for 3 meals.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Shelley, thanks for the feedback and sorry to hear it didn’t turn out quite right! Did your kale look similar to the third photo? That’s how we’d recommend cutting it before cooking. You can add the broccolini later, if preferred for texture, but keep in mind that larger stalks will take longer and smaller ones will cook faster. Hope that helps!
Valerie Haskins says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe!!! I think the tahini sauce is essential and absolutely makes the recipe. I appreciate the simplicity of the ingredients. Thank you!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed, Valerie. Thanks for the great review!
Nors says
Made it, loved it then lost the recipe!!
I was thrilled when I found it again and so pleased to have another chance to enjoy this delicious recipe :0 The tahini sauce was the best (and I have tried way too many)
Thank you <3
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you found it again =) Thank you for the lovely review, Nors! xo
Havaleh says
Oh, wow so good. The sauce is the boss. The veggies cook perfectly per the directions. A great week night meal.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed, Havaleh. Thanks so much for the great review!
Natalie says
This looks so good! Will I have any Leftover sauce? I’m surprised that this meal will be almost 500 calories.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Natalie, it’s a filling and satisfying meal =) You can use less sauce, if desired, but we find this amount is about right for 3 portions with plenty of sauce on each.
Lynn says
This recipe has become a family favorite. We have a vegan, a vegetarian and a couple dedicated meat eaters in our family and this dish makes everyone happy. Sometimes I double the amount of chickpeas because we love them and you can eat them just as a snack. When I brown the chickpeas I heat them in a cast iron first without the spices so I can put it on highest heat to dry them out, then add oil and finally add the spices. It’s the only way I’ve found to get them toasty. Enjoy!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We’re so glad it’s a hit in your family. Thank you for sharing, Lynn!
Cayra says
This is soooo delicious. I love that there is no grain or noodle and just let’s the veggies shine in their roasted glory! I subbed asparagus and broccoli instead of broccolini (only because of prices) and added mushrooms to the chickpeas (because I love mushrooms!) and it turned out exceptional. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes! ❤️
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Love your additions, Cayra! Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review! xo
Karen Elizabeth says
Another winner! Love, love, love this! I actually make the chickpeas on a separate cookie sheet in the oven as well. Put them in at the same
time as sweet potatoes and onions. All came out delicious and was times perfectly! In my case it only yielded 2 servings as my portion was large because it tasted so divine.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Karen! Thank you for sharing! xo
Catherine says
Hi, it would be realy helpfull if you could be more specific about quantity. A sweet potato that is small to me might not mean the same to you. Same goes for a handfull. English is not my first langage but still, i would like the weight of things to help me.
Thank you so much! I love what you do!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Catherine, thanks so much for the feedback! We’ll keep that in mind.
Cassandra says
Love this!! I however use butternut squash bc I already make sweet potatoes in the week and I add coconut sugar and coconut oil to it. And I add garlic to the tahini bc I am Italian and the ancestors say so. This is so delicious I make a few times a month
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Love that, Cassandra! Thank you for sharing! xo
Riette says
Made this recipe last knight and loved it. The only thing for me is the oil, I don’t really use oil.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Riette! Thank you for sharing!
Caroline says
I thought this looked good and showed the recipe to my husband. He wasn’t too enthusiastic when he saw chickpeas AND kale AND sweet potatoes. I made it anyway.
Now he asks me to make it and that is practically unheard of.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
AMAZING! We’re so glad you both enjoy it! Thank you for sharing, Caroline! xo
Isabella says
This was a delicious meal.It was so good that we would always make it all they time *u* <- its a face.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Wonderful! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Isabella! xo
Tracy Pletcher says
This is perfect.
Thank you for posting.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re glad you enjoy it, Tracy! Thank you for sharing!
PSMH says
I have made this countless times – each time feels like a hug in a bowl. Very flexible, too, and comes together quickly. I’ve made it for meal prep and, over the course of the pandemic, to share great food with beloved friends. Treat yourself and those you love!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, love that description of it! Thank you so much for the lovely review! xo
Jaime says
I have made this twice this week – that’s how insanely good this is! I’m trying to eat more plant-based meals and your site has been so helpful. Everything is delicious! But this recipe right here? Amazing! Thanks so much for putting your time and effort into creating masterpieces such as this. And don’t even get me started on the sauce… purely addicting!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, yay! Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review, Jaime! xo
Zeleika says
Yummy! This has become a favorite recipe on cold nights. I add any vegetables I need to finish- onions, peppers, mushrooms, baby corn, etc. I’ve swapped out the broccolini for spinach. I jazz up the dressing with some cajun spice and minced garlic. I also throw in any cheese that needs to be finished for protein- grilled halloumi cheese is always a crowd pleaser. Sound base recipe which also allows for substitutions. A+!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Love your creativity with it, Zeleika! Thank you for sharing! xo
Olivia says
So so so good!! Only issue – it is time consuming. I wish it could be a weekly staple, but it takes way too much time.
I highly recommend you try it!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thank you for sharing your experience, Olivia! We’re glad you enjoy it! One idea would be to make the tahini sauce and chop the veggies in advance to make it more weeknight friendly.
Liza says
I have made this at least 10 times- it’s my favorite buddha bowl recipe! The only adjustment is that the sweet potatoes never take 25 minutes, even cut up into smaller pieces.. I’d give them at least 20 minutes on their own before adding other ingredients. But it’s delicious!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thank you for sharing your experience, Liza! We’re so glad you enjoy the recipe! xo
Neil Rapley says
I came across your recipe whilst planning how to eat more vegetables at lunchtime. It’s going to be easy if they are always this tasty! I do have a question, which is if keeping some for subsequent days would you recommend reheating it or eating it cold?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Neil! It’s up to your preference, but we like to reheat it. Thanks for the great review!
Marlee says
This dish is a winner! I make it with coconut rice and leave the potatoes in for longer because I prefer them more well done.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! So glad to hear you enjoyed, Marlee!
Lisa N Johnson says
This was so good. To make it a rainbow I added cooked yellow lentils and sprinkled with black sesame seeds. Super delicious and very filling!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Love your additions, Lisa! Thank you for sharing! xo
Kris says
I plan on making this tonight for dinner. It looks delicious. I am wondering is there a way to make this lower carb? Just curious because my goal is to keep reducing, swapping and eliminating carbs to reduce A1C. Ive made several of your recipes and find they are awesome. Cant wait to try this one. I am thinking that maybe I can find a sugar free maple syrup.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Kris, Yes, a sugar free maple syrup could work. You could serve with fewer sweet potatoes and more kale/broccolini. Hope that helps!
Helen says
I find it disrespectful to name a dish after a religious figure… Like how would people feel if I made a nut medley and called it Jesus’s Nuts? It’s not kind to make a dish because of one’s religion. It’s quite offensive.
Shawna Falvey says
I just make this tonight (10/16/21) and it blew my mind. I don’t usually like chickpeas but I wanted to try it before I denied it. I will say I added sliced avocado on top and it was phenomenal. This is absolutely going into the weekly rotation.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! We love to hear this. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Shawna!
Karen says
As if you took the time to write that.
J says
As a buddhist I am not offended in the least. One thing to note is that “Buddha” does not necessarily refer to one specific person, but rather any being that has completely overcome greed, hatred, and delusion. So it’s like a perfection bowl.
Thanks for the recipe! It’s great to have a versatile recipe like this – I often switch out the veggies based on what I have. The sauce is delicious
Kris says
Thank you. I made it tonight with no sauce as it is already carb overload. I loved it! It was very tasty! Thanks for the recipe and the substitution advice. I will try sugar-free next time and make the sauce! :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! xo
Kevin says
Hey Helen! The term isn’t one the author came up with – in fact, the name is explained in the backstory above. It is, however, disrespectful to state an opinion without doing any research, especially when there is explanation within the web page. Best of luck to your cooking and lifestyle choices.
Caitlin says
This is absolutely fantastic and so very flavorful. As a non vegan who’s trying to eat more plant based meals, I was worried this wouldn’t be filling, but boy was I wrong!
I served this over some brown rice and it was a super filling and satisfying meal that I will be adding into my rotation. The tahini sauce will be my go to for anything and everything now.
The brocolonni was a bit chewy, but I think that was a me thing and not due to tht recipe. I’m going to swap out with brussel sprouts next time.
Highly recommend giving this recipe a try!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Caitlin! Thank you for sharing your experience! Broccolini can sometimes be a bit hard to chew, especially if the stems are thicker. You can steam or blanch it first, if preferred. Brussels sprouts also sound like a lovely swap! xo
Kristi says
This is one of my all time favorite recipes. Go-to comfort food, healthy, simple, it’s perfect!
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Kristi! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Aurora says
So good! This will definitely be in our regular rotation from here on out. Used regular broccoli instead of broccolini because thats what we had, otherwise followed the recipe exactly, including the optional turmeric and oregano. Flavorful but very balanced. This recipe will work well with any vegetables, so you can keep it from getting boring with some minor adjustments and no added work. Oh- we served ours over farro. It doesn’t need a grain, but why not!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Thank you for sharing, Aurora! xo
Maddie says
This was so easy and so tasty! Very healthy and makes you feel good after too :) Thank you for this recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Love to hear this. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Maddie!
Erika says
I made this tonight for supper. It was delicious! Thanks for sharing
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Woohoo! Thanks for the lovely review, Erika. So glad you enjoyed!
JESSICA T. says
This was wonderful. I had to play around with the tahini and liquid to get a nice pourable consistency I did had a couple of pinches of ras el hanout to give it a warm Moroccan flavor the second time for a spin. Delicious. Great recipe.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
That sounds like a lovely addition, Jessica! We’re so glad it turned out well! Thank you for sharing! xo
MrsWorth says
Cannot say enough good things about this recipe. It is comforting, delicious, wholesome, EASY! It makes your taste buds sing and fills you up.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! We’re so glad you enjoy it! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
m. says
i subbed in one golden beet to replace one of the sweet potatoes and have recently preferred purchasing Palouse brand garbanzos in 5lb bags to cook in bulk in my instapot. this recipe served as a perfect blueprint to follow, i can’t thank you enough!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks for the great review. So glad the recipe has been helpful to you!
Tai says
This was delicious and super easy to make. I’m still not a great cook so sheet pan meals are the best for me. The flavors and textures were great and the tahini/maple sauce added so much depth.
This one is going to stay in rotation and I plan to add more veggies in next time.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Tai! Thank you for sharing! xo
Minjoo says
Loved it! I live in Singapore and broccolini is not easy to get (if not expensive), so swapped with broccoli. For the seasoning of chickpeas and onions, used a cheat key (Taco seasoning package) and worked a wonder.
The Tahini sauce was amazing, and would use this with other dishes too! Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Wonderful! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Minjoo. Thank you for the lovely review! Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Susan says
I loved this recipe! Even my “meat and potatoes” husband loved it. I added roasted Brussels sprouts which worked really well. Personally, I don’t care too much for cumin and don’t like very spicy, so I adjusted these to my taste. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
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Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing, Susan! xoxo
VICKY says
I slightly altered this bowl, had cauliflower so I used that instead of broccolini. Added some garlic to roast as well and doubled the amount of chickpeas bc I love to eat those, it was delicious! Loved the tahini sauce and will be making this a lot, thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yumm – sounds delish! Thanks as always for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Vicky! xo
Jessica says
Do you use canned chickpeas? If I use dried chickpeas (soaked for 12 hours in water), do I still need to cook them first before sauteeing in the pan?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jessica! We did use canned chickpeas for this recipe, and you do need to cook your soaked chickpeas fully before sautéing in the pan. Let us know what you think if you give this recipe a try! xo
Angie says
Tried this last night and it was so good! My husband and two teens loved it also. Couldn’t get the 4 year old to try it, but that is normal. Very surprised at how much we all loved this recipe as we are new to the plant based world. 5 stars!
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Yay! We’re so glad to hear it, Angie! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Quarantini22 says
Awesome! I didn’t use the tahini sauce though since I wasn’t in the mood to go shopping for it and made a dressing from stuff I had. But I roasted the chickpeas and vegetables per directions and it was delicious
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!
Xander says
Love it! I did a tzatziki as a sauce instead of the tahini and it was fab!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing, Xander!
Megan says
My boyfriend and I have been trying to cook more, and even two novices like us could make this easily! Wonderful flavors, you can probably mix and match even more veggies too. Thanks for the recipe!
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Yay! We’re so glad to hear it, Megan. Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Lara says
This recipe is SOOOOO good! We make it all the time and you can literally swap out any ingredients you dont have/want, and add even more veggies! Also gave me a good way to use tahini. Amazing.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yum! Thanks for the lovely review, Lara. So glad you enjoy the bowl! xo
Bridgid Bergstrom says
So delicious! My kids love assembling their own bowls! We add rice and usually do broccoli instead of kale.
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Aw, love that! Thank you for the lovely review, Bridgid!
Lisa says
This wonderful dish has become a regular in my rotation. So easy and delicious. I did it as a meal prep to take to work and it tastes great reheated. The sauce hardens in the refrigerator so I only used the sauce the first day. The dish is amazing even without the sauce! I prepared it pretty much as directed, but added more broccoli and will add more kale next time.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Lisa! Thanks for sharing! If you add a bit of water to the sauce the next day and mix again, it should get back to the consistency you’re looking for. Hope that helps!
Julie says
This was so delicious – the flavors, the textures – so filled with goodness! Thank you for such a delicious, nourishing recipe!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Julie! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Lou says
About to make this! Do you use convection bake, or regular bake settings?
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Regular!
Jodie Spencer says
This was delicious and seemed very healthy. I would recommend cutting the sweet potatoes into smaller chunks before baking. Also I baked all the veggies a little longer than recommended. I am so happy to have discovered Tahini dressing. I think I will use this in many foods. Thanks for the recipe!
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Thanks for sharing, Jodie! xo
Coral says
This recipe is incredible! I do add a little more salt than it calls for as I am going along. I also bake the sweet potatoes longer than called for, as our sweet potatoes tend to be pretty large in N. CA. Sometimes we add steamed, diced beets (or diced chicken breast if we’re ok with it not being 100% vegetarian). This is such a flavorful and healthful meatless meal option. Thank you, Minimalist Baker team!!!
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Coral! Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review! xo
Katie says
Love this meal, have made it a handful of times and recommend it to friends and clients (I’m a dietitian). My meat-loving boyfriend loves it too! Just a really satisfying bowl with so many different textures and flavors.
I’ve subbed/supplemented the chickpeas with cubed tempeh and that turned out well too!
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Love that, Katie! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Taylor says
This is a staple recipe for me – have been making it for years! Such a delicious and filling lunch or dinner.
J. Yoon says
I used to go to a Zen Buddhist Monastery (all the monks were Western / Caucasian except for the head monk, who was Japanese). Sometimes the visitors could eat with them for lunch. Everyone got one giant bowl (no plates) and scooped all the food into the bowl. So most likely, the name of “Buddha Bowl” is referring to the bowl of food that Buddhist monks eat, not the belly.
Thanks for sharing, J.!
Brooke says
This is delicious as written, so the original recipe always forms the base. I usually add pickled onions, butternut squash and cabbage. I’ve put it on a bed of rice, rolled in a tortilla, added to a salad and served it as a side. Perfect whole food plant based meal.
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Love your modifications, Brooke! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Kate says
I make this at least once a week. It’s a go-to favorite especially when I need to clean out the veggies in my fridge! I put my own spin on it each time (subbing curry powder for turmeric, adding cabbage and/or carrots), and each time its delicious!
So great! Thanks for sharing, Kate!
Scott Burditt says
I’ve made, and loved, this Buddha bowl several times. This time I added your idea for roasted cabbage (just arrived in my email today, thank you). I also added less-than-parboiled, organic green beans. I subbed a shallot for the red onion. I could eat this all the time. Love it. Thank you!
Wow, love this idea! Thanks for sharing, Scott! So glad you enjoyed it.
Emma says
So good! I added brussels sprouts as well
xo!
Mia says
Thanks for posting! It was delicious! My modifications:
-Added mushrooms and fresh garlic to the chickpeas and accidentally forgot a lot of the seasoning on the chickpeas, but they are still delicious and I’m sure they’d be even better with all that seasoning ;)
-Used black /”forbidden rice” as my base.
-Added lemon zest to the brocolini and tahini sauce cuz why not?
-Didn’t want to deal with the kale but I’m sure that’s tasty as well.
The black rice and mushrooms really pull all the flavors together deliciously.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing, Mia!
Mia says
Surprisingly, today it tastes even better. Added a fried egg on top. Mmmm. I just wish it had more chick peas, lol.
This experience has encouraged me to eat plant based meals more often, which isn’t something I do often.
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Woohoo!
Lindsey Miller says
SOSO yummy! The colorful pan of roasted veggies was so satisfying. Never have had tahini before and the sauce was amazing! Will make again. Thanks for the amazing recipe!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Lindsey! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
john deer says
I’ve always felt alone, ever since my wife left and took the kid I have been looking for something to fill the gap in my heart.
For years I haven’t felt love or affection, I don’t like living. After hours of research I found this Buddha Bowl and it has changed my wife.
I’ve been eating it every night and it makes me so happy. I gave my Ex wife and now she wants to get back together.
If you need someone back in your life, give them this.
It is magical.
Nans says
My daughter-in-law loves its recipe and she recommended it for me. Can you tell me is there any way to reduce the sodium content. I really would love to try it!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Nans, You can use less salt, just know it won’t be as flavorful.
Chris says
Great recipe with easy clean up! Perfect for Sunday night meal prep. I’m not always a meatless eater, but this is a go to when I feel like I need more vegetables in my life. Very satisfying.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Chris! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Mildred Inez Lewis says
I included the juice of a lime for brightness. I kept the stalks and baked them with sweet potatoes.
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Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Mildred!
Clàudia says
Could you share here the baking sheet you are using? It’s reusable, right? It looks great!
You can find all of our cookware in our shop!
Marian says
Wonderful recipe, added feta, beetroot and authentic tortilla chips. Thank you for posting. This is our second time having this
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it. Love your additions too. Thanks for sharing, Marian!
sevara says
what a creative way to eat vegetables!
who thought tahini, lemon juice and maple syrup could taste so good together! yumm
– sweet potatoes turned out slightly crunchy in the middle (maybe they were on a thicker side)
next time wil cut them thinner, so they bake through fully
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We’re so glad you enjoyed this combo! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Jai says
I am so obsessed with this recipe and i found adding about a tbsp pf liquid aminos to the sauce is realy great!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Jai!
Amy says
Delicious! My whole family ate it, and they are picky eaters. To be fair, I let them have some rice in their bowl. I used broccoli instead of broccolini. We didn’t have tahini paste at our local grocery store, so I used peanut butter instead, and it was fabulous. Will definitely make this again. Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Amy!
rachel says
SO GOOD! Will make again (and again!).
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Carol Zichella says
This was beyond delicious! The combination of the sweet, the greens, and the warm savory from the chickpeas and the sauce just made it all that much better! This is a keeper that I’ll definitely be making often! PS.. I tagged you on Instagram!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Carol! Thanks so much for sharing! We’ll take a look =)
Kim says
This was so delicious. My kids even ate most of it! Thanks for a great recipe ♥️
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Mafalda Braga says
I used butternut squash instead of sweet potato. It was really good and easy as a weekday dinner. The sauce though, it’s absolutely delicious!!!
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Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Mafalda!
Sarah Strom says
I’ve made this several times and everyone in my house loves it! I have topped it with avocado on occasion simply because I had it on hand, but not because it needed anything more.
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Love that addition, Sarah. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
SRP says
Are the chickpeas presoaked and cooked?
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Hi, we used canned (cooked) chickpeas. If using dry, they would need to be soaked and then cooked.
Jeannie says
SO GOOD! I made mine with zucchini instead of brocolini and instead of the tahini I used half almond butter and half plain yogurt :)
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Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing, Jeannie!
Lisa says
This was an absolutely delicious meal – flavorful, filling, and so easy to make. I anticipate this becoming a staple in our house. Thank you!
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Yay! Thanks for the lovely review, Lisa! xo
Ellen Kearney says
Would this work with silverbeet instead of kale? I have a ton of silverbeet in the garden!
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Perhaps! But it might be better to sauté it in a skillet instead of baking.
Tara says
This is one of my FAVORITE staple recipes. So easy and turns out perfectly every time. The sauce is the biggest rockstar! Please never take it down or change it!
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Nola says
It was Heaven in a bowl!! My daughter’s were intrigued by the smell of the sauteed chickpeas, which drew them to the kitchen long with the sound of my crunching and moaning while eating up the roasted kale. From that point on, there was no turning back, we fully committed to the experience, each making their own variations. One choosing wild rice and added examine. She’s allergic to peas so I substituted it for tofu roasted like the peas except in the airfryer. The other using Brown rice, I used car to. We have a new, healthy family favorite!!
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Yay! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed them. Thanks for the lovely review, Nola!
Yael says
Can’t wait to try this! I was thinking of adding salmon to it, thoughts?
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That would be lovely!
nancy says
I’m a little unsure as to the amount of lemon juice. Both the metric and U.S. Customary say .67 lemon – .67 oz or grams or 2/3 of a lemon??
nancy says
The quantity is for the 4 serving size. Thanks
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Hi Nancy, 2/3 of a lemon! Sorry for any confusion.
Karen Hoekstra says
So yum!
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Karen! xo
Diane says
What a great recipe! Simple and includes the staple ingredients that you will have at home. And if not, easy to substitute something else. My husband loved it. I cut the sweet potatoes in cubes and served on a small bed of rice. Very filling. Will definitely be a regular in our household.
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Yay! We’re so glad you both enjoyed it, Diane. Thanks so much for sharing! xo
catherine says
I love this so much! I have just changed my diet to kinda pescatarian, kinda vegan, and trying to kill my sugar addiction. I have subscribed to several different box plans but they are either too complicated, take too much time, or too expensive. Buddha bowls seems to be a perfect fit for me.
This one gave me all the flavors, textures, and colors I crave for my diet. PLUS it was absolutely delicious. I was uncertain about exactly what the sweet potatoes were supposed to look like on the pan and my store did not have broccolini (seasonal?) but this was so filling and satisfying-bravo! And thanks for the hookup-I think I am in love!
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We’re so glad you enjoy this one, Catherine! Thanks so much for the lovely review! You could sub another veggie such as broccoli or cauliflower.
Jen says
We used Japanese sweet potato which made for it being too dry tasting I think. Otherwise, the spiced chickpeas were fantastic and you can never go wrong with tahini sauce. We doubled the batch of chickpeas and spices cuz we just knew they would be amazing. Glad we did. We want to try it again with garnet or other more moise sweet potatoes.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing, Jen!
Amanda says
This far exceeded my expectations! I was just looking for a bowl recipe based on what I had at home, and this was delicious!! I added quinoa and avocado, and I also cubed the sweet potato Before baking so it would cook faster. The dressing worked so well with all the flavours. The kale crisped up in the oven and was so much easier (and tastier!) than massaged raw kale. I’ll be adding this to my weekday meal rotation!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Amanda!
Lillian D’Amico says
This recipe is great! Unfortunately, my chick peas are very dry. Any tips? Thanks, Lillian
Bake a little bit less next time! Thanks, Lillian.
Neelima says
Wow, I just made this for dinner and it was sooo good! It’s a treat for the eyes (all those colours) and the palate (love the sweet and savoury and the different textures)! Another keeper – thanks so much for all this treats you keep churning out :D
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Neelima. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
sg says
This is one of my favorites! It’s on our dinner rotation and it’s always satisfying and delicious .
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We’re so glad you enjoy it. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Melania Barrantes says
This bowl is great, easy to prepare and delicious
I’ve done it couple of times and is been always well received 😂👍🏻
I added spinach as I didn’t have kale and it was nice too!😉
Thank you for the wonderful recipes ❤️❤️
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Love the modification, Melania! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Caitlin says
These bowls are a mainstay in our house! I’ve probably made the recipe a dozen times. The sauce and the seasoning on the chickpeas are phenomenal. I suppose It depends on how much oil you use and the size of your sweet potatoes, but I cook the vegetables for nearly twice as long as the recipe calls for. Now I start by roasting the sweet potatoes alone for 20-25 minutes and then add the rest of the vegetables as listed in the recipe.
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Caitlin! Thanks so much for the feedback. Feel free to use smaller sweet potatoes if you’d prefer for them to cook more quickly.
Laura says
Life changing! You can literally make it your own. I did sweet potatoes and russet potatoes because my husband doesn’t like sweet potatoes. I also added avocado and red cabbage to add more color. The sauce is so easy to make and so good! ( I found mine at Vons in the peanut better/bread isle :)
Also! If the tahini you buy is already too runny, you might not need all that hot water. The first time I made it it was too runny and diluted. The second time I used reg. Temp/cool water for mine and it turned out great 👍🏼
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Laura!
Priscilla says
I love this recipe SO much! It’s basically a staple in my weekly selection. This is my favorite way to make chickpeas as well! My dad (who isn’t a big veggie eater) even likes this bowl. I really appreciate all your recipes (especially this one!!!). It makes it so much easier for me to put wholesome meals together when it’s so simple and yummy :) Sometimes I serve this bowl over quinoa and it’s delish!
Love it! Thanks for sharing, Priscilla!
Laura says
My family loves when I make this (and I love that they love it, I mean how healthy is this dinner!) The chickpeas really do it for me in this recipe. We’ll also often throw in some tofu too.
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Laura! xo
Emma says
Love this recipe! I have made this so many times, it’s easy to fill up a sheet with veggies and have a healthy dinner ready. The tahini sauce is awesome too
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Yay! Thanks, Emma! xo
Heather says
This was amazing! Quick and easy! Definitely make the sauce!
xoxo!!
Rebecca Shoemaker says
One of our go-to recipes for meatless Monday. This time I used purple sweet potatoes and shaved brussels sprouts instead of broccolini because that’s what I had on hand. Still 10/10.
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Yay! Thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
Nadia says
This was definitely yum and I love how well all the flavours went together. I ended up steaming the kale and broccoli since I didn’t want to keep opening and closing the oven. May have burned the onion since I threw it in with the sweet potato, but it came out very sweet so no regrets there. Thanks for this great recipe.
RJ says
I’d telling you this since I’d be furious. A man named Stephan Nelson “adapted” (read: copied) your Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowls recipe in a book he’s selling on amazon. I’m not going to include a link (since I don’t want my comment to be blocked). But you can search it:
Nelson, Stephan. Plant-Based Diet: How to Lose Weight, Improve Your Health and Make Plant-Based Diet a Lifestyle: 30+ Delicious and Easy to Make Healthy Recipes . Kindle Edition.
It’s in his table of contents as buddha bowls. He credited it as being “adapted” from your site, but I don’t see official permission anywhere.
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Thanks so much for letting us know! We’re on it!
Mark says
Delicious! Another great recipe. One quick super-specific question. I have a sesame allergy (no tahini for me). I subbed a parsley/yogurt/lemon sauce instead. Any other sauce recommendations for this bowl and others like it?
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Hi Mark, how about our 5-Minute Smoky Chipotle Dressing? Or find more inspiration here: https://minimalistbaker.com/20-favorite-plant-based-sauces/. Hope that helps!
Z says
super tasty!! I didn’t have any kale so i served it over fresh chopped spinach instead. also served it alongside avocado and quinoa. so excited to enjoy the leftovers tomorrow! :)
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Clare Turner says
Fantastic recipe and lovely flavours. Will definitely be making this again!
Just a question re: storage (not that there was anything left to store last time!). Do you think it can be reheated or is it better to eat any leftovers cold?
Also I’d read a few of the comments before attempting this and I noticed quite a few roasted the sweet potato for longer. Just to share, I usually par-boil sweet potato and regular potato before roasting, usually works really well and makes the potatoes nice and crispy.
Anyway thank you.
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Thanks for sharing, Clare! We’d suggest storing the components separately and reheating in a skillet on the stovetop. We wouldn’t suggest heating the sauce. Hope that helps!
Jackie Ringrose says
Loved the sweet potatoe chickpea BUDHA Bowl. I varied it by also roasting some slice finger eggplants with the sweet potatoes. Served it on a bed of brown rice. Yumm. Definitely recommend it.
Jackie
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Sushma says
Perfect! I added some yellow bell pepper I roasted while the oven was on and spinach instead of kale over a bed of rice. Excellent!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Sushma!
Rashi says
Awesome recipe , the whole family loved it !
Thank you
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Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Rashi!
Rosy Sunshine says
This was absolutely delicious! I made brown rice but ended up not using it. I used larger sweet potatoes and cooked them an additional 15 minutes. I also used a tad bit more maple and lemon in the tahini sauce. Yum!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Rosy! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Rebekah says
This looks so good and I’m excited to try it! Do you have any substitution suggestions for broccolini? My sister is allergic haha
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Roasted red cabbage or cauliflower would both be delicious!
Caroline says
We love this recipe!! We’ve been maming it for years, but tonite I don’t know what happened. Our sweet potatoes ended up mushy. Have any idea what we might have done wrong? Thank you!!!
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Hm, did you use the same oven? Were the sweet potatoes smaller this time?
Caroline Ashurst says
Same oven! Maybe larger potatoes? So stumped!!
Christy says
simply delicious!
Cristy says
This is the best thing I have made in a long time. Sooo much flavor. The kale, the spices on the chickpeas, the maple tahini. Love.
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Cristy! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Ana says
This was really delicious , I loved the variety of flavour in a single bowl! Thank you for the wonderful healthy recipe :)
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So glad you enjoyed it, Ana =) Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Foisol says
I thought it’s called a Buddha Bowl, because it is usually a humble bowl of all vegetarian food. The “round belly of Buddha” is in accurate. The Buddha is never depicted as fat — anything BUT. You don’t fast like that, and forgo material things & luxuries, and look fat & jolly. The round bellied entity you are referring to is Budai, who is a Chinese symbol of good fortune (thus why he’s fat & jolly).
Anyway, good Budai Bowl recipe here!
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We’re glad you enjoyed it, Foisol! Thanks for sharing! We came across similar info in our research, but there wasn’t 100% consensus on the origin of the name of the dish, which is why we elaborated later on in the post.
Angela says
Thank you so much for your website. I have used your recipes for years…especially when I was first entering my journey towards a plant based diet.
I loved the Buddha Bowl. So very yummy!
Sending love and gratitude,
Angela
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Aw, thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review, Angela! We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes!
Asante says
We loved this! Thank you for a quick nutritious recipe.
Try adding grilled haloumi which rounded up the mediterranean theme of this Bowl quite well.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Asante! Thanks so much for sharing!
Ivy-n-Trev says
Delicious! We eat this at least once a month, sometimes twice! Just a tip, We ran out of tahini a little while ago, and had to scramble to replace it (ended up using 1/4C Almond butter) in the sauce the last time we made it, and it actually turned out awesome! Still like the unique nutty flavor the tahini gives a little better, but almond butter is definitely a decent substitute! And if the tahini sauce is a little too strong or unique a flavor for you, try almond butter before you give up on this delicious recipe!
xoxo!
Annais says
So easy and delicious. I roasted the sweet potato in cubes and opted to roast the chickpeas in the oven rather than cooking them on the stove. Still turned out delicious and the tahini sauce is to die-for. Thank you for such a nutritious, easy lunch/dinner option!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Annais! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Rian says
hi, could i use bok choy instead of kale?
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We haven’t tried it, but we think that would work! Let us know how it goes!
Emma says
Love this recipe! Honestly so delicious. I subbed fresh 50/50 spring mix for the roasted kale to give it a fresh pop and used regular broccoli since the store didn’t have any broccolini. I also doubled the sweet potato amount I roasted because I like them. All the ingredients tied together so well – the jamminess/unctuousness of the baked red onion really unified the dish. Highly recommended :)
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Emma! Thanks so much for sharing!
Samantha says
One of my all-time favorite recipes, I’ve made this so many times! It’s always a hit. I sub almond butter for the tahini and its amazing!!!! Tonight I did Japanese sweet potatoes instead and it was sooo yummy
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Whoop! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Samantha! xo
Kedi says
Wow…I think I’ve made this five times in the past week. This has become my favorite recipe ever. I use red pepper flakes instead of chili powder and honey instead of maple syrup because that’s what I have on hand. I honestly go to bed thinking about this recipe.
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Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Kedi! Thanks for sharing!
Sana J says
This. Is. GAMECHANGING.
My biggest problem with Buddha bowls is that I never know where to start and how to assemble them…..this recipe makes it seem so easy.
I screwed up the chickpeas and they were just shy of crispy, but even despite that, holy CRAP this was a delicious lunch. I left out the onion and added some butter mushrooms, and everything just worked so beautifully together…..and don’t even get me started on that lovely, lovely dressing.
Thanks again for making me feed myself like a proper grown up :D
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We’re so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Sana! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hayley says
This was so so so delicious! I swapped out onion and did sliced baby portobello instead and just put them in when I added the broccolini. Also when I made the dressing I added some coriander and then-hear me out-a splash of Italian dressing which cut some of the bitterness for me and it was really good. Thanks so much!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Hayley! Thanks so much for sharing!
Emily McIntosh says
This was amazing! I added a 1/2 cup or so of cooked quinoa because I had some in the fridge to use up. My husband and 3 year old son both loved it. Will be in our regular rotation for sure!
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Bernard says
Made this, I’m a single guy so it was good for 2 meals. Didn’t have broccoli rabe, roasted carrots and cauliflower w/ the sweet potato, put all that w/ the chickpeas over fresh spinach, so it was like a warm salad. The combination of flavors was incredible, and it will be a go-to for my vegetarian self.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Bernard! Thanks so much for sharing!
Kim L says
Literally my favorite meal ever. Thank you so much for this!!!
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Ryan says
This was amazing. One of the best recipes I’ve ever made. Probably will make again tomorrow
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Whoop! Thanks so much for sharing, Ryan!
Vera says
I made this recipe by Chopping the sweet potatoes small squares and sautéed in cast iron until golden. Then I added the remaining veggies. I feel it is faster and less use of so many pans. I used spinach and Swiss chard because I didn’t have any kale. It tasted awesome !
I love rice, so I ate it over brown rice. Yes so many starches. ;)
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing, Vera!
Sarah says
Just made this now – and devoured it!! So delicious, easy to throw together, and truly takes little effort to make (aside from chopping veggies). I did not have garlic powder on hand for the chickpeas but used all the other spices listed and they were amazing. The tahini sauce is a must!! This would be super easy to adapt to other veggies – cauliflower would be great here as well as some carrots or regular broccoli. Don’t even think, just make this now. It’s so hearty, healthy, and flavorful. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing!
michelle says
Hi! I made this recipe as instructed-the only change I made was using broccoli instead since I happened to have it. It came out wonderful! All the vegetables are so flavorful! Especially flavors of the roasted kale and red onion.The chickpeas and dressing are also so delicious. My husband also really enjoyed it. Making again tonight :) Thank you!
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Yay! We’re so glad you both enjoyed it, Michelle! Thanks for sharing!
Courtney says
This was so FRICKIN delicious! Usually when I follow recipes, I have to add more seasoning, but this was perfect. The only thing I did differently was I used hummus instead of making the tahini sauce (because I love hummus). I didn’t mean to eat the whole thing at once, but hey stuff happens.
I will be making this again very, very soon.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Courtney! Thanks for sharing!
Christine Cullen says
Just made this and it is sooooo good! I used spinach instead of kale and broccoli instead of broccolini but kept everything else the same. Absolutely love it!!! Thank you!
Brittany Winn says
Buddha used to travel with a bowl accepting food donations through the day as he served. At the end of the day his meal was a mix of random food…thus comes the Buddha Bowl of today.
Lindsey says
This is one of my all-time favorite meals! So easy to make, and delicious every time. I’m a big fan of sauce, so I always make extra. I typically roast the veggies and chickpeas for a bit longer that the recipe calls for – just depends on how small I’ve cut up the veggies or how dry the chickpeas were after draining them. Also, I sub in veggies I have on hand – last week I roasted frozen cauliflower instead of broccoli and it was delicious. This week I’m back to broccoli because that’s all that was in stock at the store.
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Lindsey! Thanks so much for sharing!
Amber says
I’ve made this like seven times, it has all my favorite things and is always so satisfyingly delicious.
Lily says
Just made this and it took close to an HOUR not 30 mins.
Everything from cutting the vegetables to preparing the sauce took so much more time than I anticipated. Also the constant action required every 5/10 minutes in the oven was overly complicated. Wasn’t worth it for this recipe in my opinion.
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Hi Lily, sorry to hear that was your experience! Recipes typically take longer the first time you make them so we wonder if that was part of it?
Leslie Saul says
The bowls were delicious but the 5 minute prep time is very inaccurate. It assumes that all of the vegetables are already washed and chopped. Actual prep and cooking time was one hour and 15 minutes.
Kimberly says
Wow I was really surprised by this recipe!! Really easy to prepare, delicious, comforting and healthy. No kidding. I’m printing this recipe as I type. The only thing that I did different was season a grip load of raw spinach with minced garlic, tomato, salt and a little olive oil, which I added to the bottom of the bowl. I too added a bit of salt to the dressing and a little extra lemon and water to thin it out. AMAZING. Thank you!!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Kimberly! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa says
Delicious, thank you!
Helga says
Is this made of canned chickpeas? I mean they’re already cooked and you just fry (sauté) them a bit? Thanks
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Hi Helga, yes, we used canned chickpeas. You could use dry and cook them first, if desired.
Christine says
This was really good! I was a little nervous that it wouldn’t be filling enough without a grain base like rice, or quinoa. But we’ll never know because it was so yummy I ate it all in one sitting anyway ? I didnt have broccolini so I just added extra kale. That’s right I ate an entire can of chickpeas, 2 sweet potatoes and a full bunch of kale tonight. Yum!
Yay! Thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed them!
Vera says
I used only my Cast iron skillet to make all. I chopped the sweet potatoes and half onion and added olive oil until they were soft inside and grill outside medium high heat.
I added arugula as well. The sauce I love, but to me it needs salt. That is all!
All my family and I have 5 girls loved this dish and was so easy.
Make some basmati rice and added more chopped red onions and cilantro on top.
Donna says
This was a really tasty bowl. I didn’t have brocollini so I used cauliflower and instead of the recommended sauce, I adapted the tzatziki sauce recipe on this website using yogurt.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Donna!
Donna says
What can use instead of tahini for a sauce? I am all out and would love a sauce.
Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
How about one of these!
Jennifer says
could you post a link to the bowls you are using for these buddha bowls?
I believe they’re from West Elm. I don’t have the link – sorry!
Lauren Borawski says
This is one of the best meals I have ever made! Substituted broccoli for broccolini and white onion for red onion because that’s all I had on hand. Love it!
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Gemma bracy says
I finally made this recipe and it is very tasty. Definitely a keeper. Thank you for sharing .
Kristy says
This has become a dinner staple for us. My partner is new to being vegetarian and is picky when it comes to using beans and leafy greens. He loved this and requests it often. The sweet potatoes always take longer to bake for me so I start them about 20 minutes before everything else. And we always make extra of the sauce because it is DELICIOUS. Thanks for a great recipe!!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Kristy.
Jennifer Seigal says
can you post where to buy the bowls you used for this?
I believe it was West Elm.
Mollietee says
These were delicious, so much flavor! The chickpeas alone were a huge hit, and everything tasted great together. Easily customized with brown rice, carrots, avocado, so good!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Mollietee!
Vana says
Flavours amazing, I’m converted to a Buddha bowl fan. It is spicy, yum. The only change I will make next time is leave kale out for my child. But for me and husband was excellent
Thanks for sharing, Vana! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Irene says
Kid and husband approved! Entering this into our recipe book!
Maia Cole says
This is delicious! I added farro to make it a little heartier, and I made it oil-free by steaming the sweet potatoes and using vegetable stock to roast the onions, broccoli, and kale.
Karoline says
This has become a regular family favourite since going plant based. It’s easy, nutritious and delicious.
Helen says
Made this with my oldest daughter (10 years old). I supervised she made it and it was a great way for her to be excited to eat this. She is in love and did an amazing job at following the directions. She wants to make this again. Thank you so much for an easy to follow recipe.
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Aw, we love that! Thanks for sharing, Helen!
Irene says
My very picky toddlers ate chickpeas for the first time thanks to this recipe, and even my husband really enjoyed it. The whole thing was delicious, with a side of rice. This one’s a keeper! Thank you so much.
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Jennifer says
I made this bowl last night. It was fantastic!! I left out the onions, and also added a little curry powder to the sauce for a bit of a kick. I’m so glad to have leftovers for lunch, it was really delicious
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Emily says
Delicious! Roasted some tomatoes too and it’s really added to it, personally I like juicy food and they go with the crispness of the kale so well!
Brittany Rose says
This was amazing. I made exactly as directed, except I used broccoli instead of brocollini because that’s what I had. The bowl was savory, delicious and the tahini sauce was so addicting! The roasted kale was delicious too!
Olivia says
This was my first time trying out this recipe and it’s absolutely delicious! I am an athlete and wanted to add another form of carbohydrate for my workouts so I added half a cup of brown rice at the bottom of the bowl. Tastes great and kept me full throughout the day, however, the recipe is just as good as is if you’re looking to have a light yummy healthy lunch or dinner!
Cynthia says
Yummy and it worked! I’m enjoying leftovers room temperature for lunch. Kale was the biggest surprise, as it came out crisp, just follow the steps as written.
Liza says
One of my favorite healthy recipes! I’ve made this 10 times probably, the chickpeas are awesome and such a satisfying bowl of food. The only changes I make are doubling the onion (it’s so good roasted) and cooking the sweet potatoes for twice as long – there’s no way a half a sweet potato will cook in 25 min! Tonight I added beets and it was delicious . :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Liza! Thanks for sharing!
Carolyn says
This is delicious! I’ve had it twice now and making it tonight. Veggies are so good, I’ll add some others tonight. My 7 year eats it all, my 5 year old eats all the veggies except for the kale, no chickpeas or sauce. And my 18 mo old eats all except for the kale and sauce. I think it’s even better the next day. Just keep the sauce separate. Thanks a bunch!
mckenna says
I’ll be honest, I was quite skeptical about this recipe; it just seemed like too many flavors. But I am SOLD. The combination is wonderful, and leaves you fully satisfied. This will be a go to for me.
So great! Thanks for sharing, Mckenna!
Judy Bronner says
This was delicious and so filling. I could eat the tahini sauce all by itself. It’s been several hours and I am still full. My husband said he liked it too. I did make a substitution as I didn’t want to go out and buy anything so I used cabbage instead of the broccoli.
Weezie says
This recipe was easy to make and was so tasty and delicious! Will be a mainstay in our house! Thx.
Tom says
Fantastic. The chick pea seasoning is on point. The other thing I did was add another tablespoon of maple syrup.
Annette says
Recipe was easy and so flavorful but I love onions so I would use a whole red onion next time. I plan to double the recipe next time for more leftovers!
Jessica says
My husband is extremely picky and usually doesn’t like new things. When he sat down at the table he started huffing and puffing and I told him to try it before he commented. He did and LOVED IT! Super easy to make and was delish!
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Yay! We’re so glad he enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Kay says
Super simple and really tasty. I added rice to it. Even my non-vegan husband devoured this.
Louise says
Absolutely delicious all by itself. I added brown rice and fresh blueberries just cause I had it. Sauce is mmmmmmmmm! I doubled the sauce which was not necessary.
Easy to make and I would love to serve it as a buffet as someone has suggested. Just would need to keep it all warm.
Meg says
This is one of my all time favorites, feels like ages since I made it and I’m so glad I found it in my old bookmarks. It tastes fantastic and is super easy so it’s really helping me with my new years resolution to start switching to a more plant based diet.
Savannah says
This was my first time making an at home Buddah Bowl and I am so happy this recipe was the guide I used! I added brown rice and some lean, sustainable sourced ground turkey cooked with umami and coconut amino to pack in more protein. The tahini sauce was so good that I ate half of it before it hit the bowl. Thanks for the recipe, these bowls are gonna be a great way to transition my work night dinners from microwavable to packed full of flavor!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Savannah!
Lori Mann says
Make this all the time,delicious!
xoxo!
Eve says
Delicious and easy! The recipe says three servings but it was too good to split three ways!
xoxo!
Susan M Brennan says
Wow – this dish is absolutely wonderful! So satisfying and healthy. I was able to prep while managing my three year old and then roast it all up once my hub got home. It really was a complete meal – I didn’t have broccolini so just opted for more kale. I ran short on lemon, but it still worked great. Will try the avocado oil next time. Thanks! Will be looking at your site more!
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Susan M Brennan says
I forgot to say – I add cool cucumber on top as a garnish – was lovely.
Alayna Fischer says
Would this work as a meal prep for the next day?
I think so, yes!
Carita says
This is so darned yummy! I’ve made it a dozen times over the past few years. It’s a great recipe for guests as they can assemble their own bowls with veggies they prefer. I’ve set it up like a salad bar and folks like helping themselves. I usually roast other veggies too for more of a selection. If I make enough my family can have it for leftovers as it packs very well for lunches. The sauce is a lovely combination of slightly sweet and tangy. I just pulled out the recipe to make it again this week. Thank you! It is a favorite of ours.
Piers says
A recipe so delicious it could turn the most ardent carnivore on to the delight of meals without meat. I use butternut squash alongside the sweet potato and usually add fresh spinach instead of kale.
Abigail says
This has been one of my go-to recipes for a few years. I prefer to cut the sweet potatoes before roasting, and I add a little bit of ginger to the sauce then serve over quinoa or brown rice. Thanks for all the amazing recipes! Cauliflower Bahn Mi and Noodle-Free Pad Thai are also recipes of yours that I probably make at least once every week or two!
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We’re so glad you enjoy these recipes, Abigail! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Cheryl Taylor says
This is definitely a keeper! Very delicious and easy to make. The tahini sauce is a must; it’s a perfect sweet-tangy blend. I had a scare and thought I didn’t have maple syrup. I did but am wondering if honey might be a fine substitute.
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Thanks so much for the lovely review, Cheryl. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Honey would be fine. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Dianna Graves says
Great recipe (as always!) easy and delicious – thanks so much :)
Substitutions (to use what was in my fridge) were broccoli, yellow onion, and olive oil. Chick peas were dried so I soaked them overnight, sprouted for two days then boiled to soften. Used fresh garlic not powder.
Addition of tri-colour quinoa (Canadian grown), spinach, and one Tbsp more lemon for the dressing.
Changed the oven to a fry pan with olive oil for onions and my left-over sweet potatoes.
Steamed the broccoli, kale and spinach.
Next time will add sunflower sprouts on top for some crunch!
Super yummy
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Dianna! Thanks so much for sharing!
Tara B says
OH MY GOSH! It was delightful! Absolutely delicious! I’ll be adding it to the regular rotation for sure!
I used purple and orange sweet potatoes. I subbed shallots for the red onion and I added tricolor quinoa cooked in roasted vegetable stock. I added 1 clove of garlic to the tahini sauce and a pinch of Himalayan sea salt. I also added crushed garlic with the olive oil, s & p and tossed the vegetables to coat them prior to roasting. I also topped it with a few avocado chunks that needed to be eaten. It was the perfect recipe to try out my new Cuisinart airfryer toaster oven on the convection setting; speeded up the processes even more!
Thank you for always having such great recipes with simple, whole food ingredients.
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Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes, Tara! Thanks so much for sharing =)
Barbiedoll says
This was an amazing dish. Tons of flavors and enjoyed every bite knowing I was eating healthy.
Super easy to make and cleanup was a breeze.
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Yay! Thanks for sharing!
Beth McLean says
I am a real novice cook so forgive my ignorance here! Are the chickpeas canned or dried? Also, could you clarify the weight of the chickpeas….many thanks in advance!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Beth, they are canned. We used a 425-g or 15-ounce can. Hope that helps!
Barb says