If you need one bowl to survive fall, this is it. Crispy and spicy chickpeas meet roasted pumpkin and shaved brussels sprouts, drizzled with a flavorful orange-tahini dressing.

Buddha bowls are awesome, they are easy to prepare, nutritious and you can eat them with just a fork, nothing to cut. That is especially useful when you want to have dinner in front of a good tv show on a fall evening (I just started watching Luke Cage by the way, great show!). It’s starting to get chilly here, especially in the evening, so any sort of comfort food is welcome. Prepare your cosy blanket, favorite movie and let’s do this!

These bowls come together in just under 1 hour, require very basic ingredients and minimal preparation.

Brussels sprouts are first shaved in a food processor with shallot, onion and ginger. Shredded, brussels sprouts cook a lot more quickly than wholes and have the texture of shredded cabbage. Sauté for about 10 minutes in a large skillet and you’re done. I like to deglaze the skillet with soy sauce for extra flavor. Since soy sauce is already pretty salty, don’t add additional salt, only season with pepper.

Pumpkin and chickpeas are lightly coated with olive oil, spices and roasted together in the oven for about 30 minutes, it gives you just enough time to prepare the brussels sprouts and tahini dressing.

The dressing takes this bowl to the next level. Made with only 5 ingredients, the subtle orange flavor pairs very well with the pumpkin and brussels sprouts. You can even replace the tahini with almond butter for a nuttier flavor. Drizzle the bowls with the sauce and top with sesame and pumpkin seeds for an additional crunch.

These buddha bowls are flavorful, slightly sweet and packed with different textures. If you are looking for a recipe for a hearty dinner this week, you should definitely try this one!

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe and tag @fullofplants on Instagram!

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