Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Buddha Bowls (Printable)

Nutrient-packed Mediterranean bowls with creamy hummus and fresh vegetables.

# What you'll need:

→ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

01 - 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water as needed

→ Grains

11 - 1 cup cooked quinoa

→ Fresh Vegetables and Toppings

12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
14 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
15 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
16 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
17 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots
18 - 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
19 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
20 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish

→ Optional Dressing

21 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
22 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
23 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Combine chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding cold water one tablespoon at a time until creamy consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
02 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls as the foundation. Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded cabbage, spinach, avocado slices, shredded carrots, kalamata olives, and toasted pumpkin seeds in organized sections atop the grains.
03 - Spoon a generous portion of roasted red pepper hummus into the center of each bowl.
04 - Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Drizzle evenly over each prepared bowl.
05 - Garnish each bowl with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner or meal prep actually feels doable.
  • The creamy roasted red pepper hummus is addictive enough that you'll find yourself making extra just to have on hand.
  • Every bowl feels different depending on what vegetables you have around, so boredom isn't an option.
02 -
  • Don't let your roasted red peppers stay wet—excess moisture is the enemy of creamy hummus, so pat them dry before blending.
  • The hummus will thicken as it cools, so add water more sparingly than you think you should; you can always add more but can't take it back.
03 -
  • Make your hummus the day before if you can; flavors meld overnight and it tastes even better the next day.
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for just two to three minutes until fragrant—they go from perfect to burnt in seconds, so stay present.
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