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Crispy Maple-Dijon Chickpea and Quinoa Buddha Bowl

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Maple–Dijon Chickpeas
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and very dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & black pepper
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or smoked paprika
Crispy Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled and dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper
Maple–Dijon Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper
Fresh Add-Ins (Optional but Recommended)
  • arugula, spring greens, baby kale, or your favorite lettuce
  • diced red onion
  • chopped parsley or dill
  • toasted pecans or walnuts
  • lemon zest or salt for finishing

Method
 

Roast the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and optional spice.
  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized.
Crisp the Chickpeas
  1. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast 20 minutes until dry and beginning to crisp.
  2. Toss with olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Return to oven for 10–15 minutes, until sticky, golden, and crisp.
Make the Crispy Quinoa
  1. Spread cooked, cooled quinoa on a baking sheet.
  2. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until crunchy and lightly golden.
Whisk the Dressing
  1. Whisk Dijon, maple syrup, lemon juice (or vinegar), olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Start with a crispy bottom of lettuce and quinoa.
  2. Add roasted sweet potatoes and maple–Dijon chickpeas.
  3. Layer in herbs and onion.
  4. Drizzle generously with dressing.
  5. Finish with nuts, lemon zest, and/or flaky salt, if desired.

Notes

Meal Prep Advice: keep dressing separate, reheat quinoa + chickpeas