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High-Protein Chickpea & Roasted Butternut Buddha Bowl

This high-protein chickpea and roasted butternut Buddha bowl is a vibrant, plant-based meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with roasted chickpeas, caramelized butternut, creamy avocado, and tangy protein yogurt, it provides 24g of protein per serving while remaining wholesome and filling. Easy to assemble and customizable with grains and greens, this bowl balances textures, flavors, and nutrients for a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bowl Ingredients
  • 150 g canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 60 g brown rice cooked
  • 160 g butternut pumpkin peeled and cubed
  • 80 g canned corn drained
  • 80 g cooked beetroot diced
  • 2 handfuls mixed greens such as kale, spinach, and lettuce
  • 40 g avocado smashed
  • 60 g plain protein yogurt
  • 1 tsp coconut sriracha or preferred hot sauce

Method
 

Assembly and Roasting Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (356°F).
  2. Add chickpeas and cubed butternut to the air fryer tray. Roast for 12 minutes.
  3. Remove chickpeas from the tray and set aside. Continue roasting butternut for an additional 5 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  4. Warm the cooked brown rice according to package instructions.
  5. In a large bowl, lay down the mixed greens as a base.
  6. Arrange roasted butternut, roasted chickpeas, corn, and diced beetroot over the greens.
  7. Top with smashed avocado and plain protein yogurt.
  8. Drizzle with coconut sriracha or your preferred dressing, mix lightly, and serve.

Notes

  • Store roasted chickpeas separately from moist ingredients to maintain crispness.
  • Swap brown rice for quinoa or farro for added protein and texture.