Quinoa Pesto Buddha Bowl

Buddha bowls are nutritious dishes that usually have a healthy grain, a lot of vegetables and ingredients that are rich in protein, all combined in together with the help of a delicious dressing. The bowl that we will be making today is packed with nutrients as all the ingredients used in this recipe are nutrition powerhouses and this dish has almost all the essential nutrients required by the bo ... dy packed into it. For instance, the grain that we are using to prepare this bowl is Quinoa which is a superfood courtesy of its rich nutrient profile. To take care of the protein content, we have Kabuli Chana but it needs to be soaked in water for at least 4-5 hours or even overnight. This dish is also rich in fiber as it also contains Sweet Potatoes. We also have a number of green vegetables such as Green Zucchini, Lettuce, Avocado and Cucumber that when added to the dish, ensure that your daily dose of nutrition is taken care of. Pesto dressing is extremely easy to make. All you need to make the Pesto dressing is Basil leaves, some garlic, a teaspoon of olive oil, cashew nuts and a touch of salt and pepper for seasoning. You can add a bit of water too, but make sure that the texture of the dressing isn’t watery. The total time needed to put together this bowl is just about 15 minutes which makes it a go-to option especially if you are short on time. If you are on a diet, this Quinoa Pesto Buddha Bowl recipe should definitely be on your list.