Falafel Buddha Bowl with Chipotle Sauce

DESCRIPTION

Packed to the rim with nourishing whole grains, vibrant vegetables and wholesome plant proteins, a Buddha Bowl is the ideal vegan one-bowl dish. The healthy, creamy chipotle sauce is versatile and pairs well with other dishes too.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 200g baby spinach
• 1/2 carrot
• 1/2 Lebanese cucumber
• 1/4 small red onion
• 6 falafel
• 1 roma tomato
• 1 avocado
• Handful of sesame seeds
• Handful of pumpkin seeds

Creamy Chipotle Sauce:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 5 tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the sauce:

1. Add all ingredients (except water) to a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
2. Slowly add water, 1 tbsp at a time, and whisk until creamy and smooth.
3. Taste and adjust to your preference. Add more salt if you prefer.

Prep the ingredients:

4. Roast falafel in oven according to instructions on package.
5. Slice cucumber, red onion and avocado.
6. Dice tomato.
7. Juliene carrot.

Assemble the bowl:

5. Lay a bed of raw spinach in the bowl, then add brown rice, toasted falafel, avocado, carrot, cucumber and tomato.
6. Drizzle sauce on top.
7. Sprinkle a handful of sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds on top. Easy!

NOTES

• Any leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Omit maple syrup or substitute with your favourite sweetener instead.
• You can use any vegetables you have and omit onions if you're intolerant to high fodmap foods.
• Substitute quinoa for brown rice for an extra protein boost.
• You can make your own falafels if you wish to.
• Chipotle powder will make the sauce more spicy, but if you like it mild, paprika can be used instead.

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