Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Cashew Tahini Sauce

Want a new and delicious way to enjoy your vegetables? 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.

This is a bowel of health for your body. It is one of my favorite dishes to eat when I want to pack my body with all sorts of goodness. Not only does it taste great but your body will thank you as well!

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

Instructions:

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.

3. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cashew sauce over the top (save extra sauce for another use). Garnish with cashews, if desired.

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled “gluten-free,” as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

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