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Nourishing Cauliflower Rice Buddha Bowl Recipe with Creamy Tahini Dressing

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A quick, easy, and healthy cauliflower rice Buddha bowl featuring fresh veggies, chickpeas, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep and plant-based meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cauliflower rice (from about 1 medium head cauliflower)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped red cabbage
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3–4 tablespoons water (to thin dressing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting cauliflower rice)
  • Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, chopped nuts, or sprouts

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cauliflower head, remove leaves and core, cut into chunks, and pulse in a food processor until rice-sized pieces form (about 1/4 inch). Avoid over-processing.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly golden. Season with a pinch of salt. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. While cauliflower cooks, shred carrots, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, chop red cabbage, slice avocado, and chop fresh herbs.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons water. Adjust thickness with more water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, toss cooled cauliflower rice with chickpeas, shredded carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red cabbage, and herbs. Gently fold in sliced avocado.
  6. Drizzle tahini dressing over the bowl and toss lightly to coat, or serve dressing on the side. Top with optional sesame seeds or nuts.
  7. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep avocado separate if storing to prevent browning.

Notes

Toast the cauliflower rice lightly to bring out a nutty flavor. Whisk tahini dressing well and thin with water as needed. Store dressing separately if meal prepping. Keep avocado separate to avoid browning. Add optional toppings like sesame seeds or nuts for extra texture.

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Keywords: cauliflower rice, buddha bowl, tahini dressing, healthy meal, plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, meal prep

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