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Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce

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This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

Prep/Cook Time: 20 Minutes, Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted cashews
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup packed parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cooked lentils
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ¼ cup grated raw beet
  • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
  • ¼ cup grated carrot
  • ¼ cup sliced cucumber
  • Toasted chopped cashews for garnish

Directions

  1. Blend cashews, water, parsley, lemon juice (or vinegar), oil, tamari (or soy sauce) and salt in a blender until smooth.
  2. Place lentils and quinoa in the center of a shallow serving bowl. Top with cabbage, beet, pepper, carrot and cucumber. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cashew sauce over the top (save extra sauce for another use). Garnish with cashews, if desired.

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