Pecan Buddha Bowl

This power-packed pecan buddha bowl is the perfect dish to give you a superfood energy boost! Nutritious pecans, sweet potato, kale, quinoa and eggs combine to make a bowl that’s deliciously packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or pecan oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups kale, chopped
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1/4 cup raw pecan halves
• 2 large eggs, soft boiled

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Spread sweet potatoes and onion on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast for 30 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add kale and sauté quickly for 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted, but still bright green.
4. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
5. Divide quinoa between two bowls.
6. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each bowl and season quinoa with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Stir to combine.
7. Top each quinoa bowl with sweet potatoes, roasted onion, kale, pecans and one soft boiled egg.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 620 Fat 32g Sat Fat 4.5g Sodium 740mg Carbs 68g Fiber 21g Protein 21g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: American Pecan Council