Healthy Nutritious Buddha Bowl

Get several essential nutrients all in one delicious bowl. This healthy nutritious Buddha Bowl is colorful, nutrient-packed, and absolutely tasty!

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 pounds frozen spinach
• 10 gloves garlic, sliced
• 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
• 2 sweet potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
• 2 pinches salt and pepper
• 1 pound silken tofu
• 1 cup basil
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 2 lemons, devided juices
• 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat quinoa to 425 degrees.
2. Heat drizzle of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa and saute, stirring frequently until toasted and slightly golden brown. Add the water to the pan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook at a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes untl quinoa is tender. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with fork and set aside.
3. When oven is preheated, spread diced sweet potatoes on rimmed baking sheet and drizze with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add 9 cloves garlic and cook, stirring frequently until tender. Adjust the heat as needed. When garlic is tender, add frozen greens. Saute, stirring frequently for 10 minutes. Transfer greens to separate bowl and season with salt and juice of 1/2 lemon. Wipe out the skillet and return to stove.
5. In that same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and return to medium-high heat. When the oil is simmering, add mushrooms and saute, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, remove from pan and set aside.
6. Add the tofu, fresh herbs, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 clove of garlic, and white wine vinegar to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
7. When all components are ready, assemble your bowl. Quinoa is the base, topped with greens, mushrooms and sweet potatoes. Top that with a dollop of creamy herbed dressing.

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