Buddha Bowl recipe | Easy healthy food recipe | Chef Ajay Chopra

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is a whole grain with a nutty flavor and rice is more budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and still provide protein.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can provide creaminess at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Slice zucchini into thin slices.

Season zucchini with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Cook zucchini on a hot grill until marks appear.

Prepare chickpeas with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Cook chickpeas with ginger, chili, cumin, and lemon juice.

Chop fresh mint for the dressing.

Prepare a salad with carrot, onion, salt, and lemon juice.

Wilt amaranth leaves in a pan with sesame, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Combine all elements in a bowl: chickpeas, zucchini, salad, and wilted amaranth.

Make dressing with yogurt and add to the bowl.

Top with fresh mint and coriander.

Optional: Add egg or grilled chicken for additional protein.

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