Breakfast Buddha Bowl (Print-Friendly)

A vibrant breakfast bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy spiced chickpeas, mixed greens, and tahini drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Greens

01 - 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
02 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small avocado, sliced
05 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced (approximately 1 cup)
06 - 1 small carrot, shredded

→ Legumes

07 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Roasting Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Tahini Dressing

12 - 3 tablespoons tahini
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - Salt, to taste

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on half of the baking sheet.
03 - Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on the other half of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are golden and crispy.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
06 - Divide mixed greens between 2 bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and avocado slices.
07 - Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble in minutes, which means actual time for coffee before rushing out.
  • The tahini dressing tastes indulgent but is packed with nutrients, so you're not sacrificing satisfaction for health.
  • Everything roasts together on one sheet, turning humble chickpeas and sweet potato into crispy, golden stars.
  • It looks Instagram-worthy without trying, which somehow makes the whole meal feel more special.
02 -
  • Wet chickpeas will never crisp no matter how long they roast; the paper towel step is non-negotiable.
  • The tahini dressing thickens as it cools, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it.
  • Don't assemble bowls ahead of time; the greens will wilt and the avocado will brown, so treat this as a fresh-made meal.
03 -
  • Roast your chickpeas in a single layer for maximum crispiness; overlapping leads to steaming instead of crisping.
  • The minced garlic in the tahini dressing is subtle but essential—don't skip it, and don't use garlic powder instead.
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