Red, White, and Blue Buddha Bowl With Spiced Chickpeas, Herbed White Hummus, and Blueberry Dressing

Tina Anderson

29 Jun, 2026

. 6 min read

Does this sound familiar? It’s days before your Fourth of July gathering, and someone texts you asking: “What are you bringing?” And maybe in years past, you’ve settled on some version of pasta salad, because it's easy, it travels, and it always works.

This year, upgrade your Independence Day and bring this red, white, and blue Buddha bowl instead.

Why This Buddha Bowl Works

Farro is the base. High in fiber, more satisfying than plain rice, and sturdy enough to hold up under dressing without turning to mush. Spiced chickpeas add protein and real crunch. Arugula and purple cabbage bring antioxidants and a peppery bite. Corn and sunflower seeds fill out the texture.

Then there's the blueberry dressing, which ties everything together. It's made with blueberries, which are rich in antioxidants that support your immune system, and apple cider vinegar that supports digestion. Together they make something tangy, slightly sweet, and genuinely crave-able.

The herbed white hummus is where Just Thrive Probiotic comes in. Cannellini beans are high in fiber and plant-based protein. Once the hummus cools, you open two capsules of Just Thrive directly into it and stir by hand. It disappears completely. No taste, no texture, nothing to notice. Just Thrive is spore-based, meaning it survives stomach acid and arrives 100% alive in your gut, where most probiotics never make it. A bowl this good deserves a probiotic that actually works.

A Note on Timing

The grain is the only thing that needs planning ahead. Farro or brown rice both take 30 to 40 minutes. Cook it the night before or the morning of, and everything else comes together in about 40 minutes of active time.

The hummus keeps for four days in the fridge, so make a double batch. It works as a dip for vegetables, a spread for sandwiches, and your Just Thrive Probiotic comes right along with it every time without losing any potency.

Red, White, and Blue Buddha Bowl

With Spiced Chickpeas, Herbed White Hummus and Blueberry Dressing

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes active, plus 30 to 40 minutes grain cook time
Course: Dinner, lunch, side
Diet: Vegetarian, vegan-friendly
Servings: 2

For the Spiced Chickpeas

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Herbed White Hummus

1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed
2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
½ tsp kosher salt
3 to 4 tbsp ice water, added one tablespoon at a time
2 capsules Just Thrive Probiotic, opened

For the Blueberry Dressing

½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed if frozen)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1½ tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
3 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt and black pepper

For the Bowl

2 cups cooked farro or brown rice, warm or room temperature
1 watermelon radish, very thinly sliced (mandoline recommended); red or purple radish works as a substitute
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens
½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds
Fresh chives or parsley, for garnish

Directions

Dry the chickpeas. Spread the rinsed chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and let them air-dry for 10 to 15 minutes before roasting. This is what gets you crispy rather than chewy. Do not skip it.
Roast the chickpeas. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Transfer the dried chickpeas to a rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through, until crispy and deep golden. Set aside. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
Make the blueberry dressing. Combine blueberries, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, and honey/maple syrup in a small blender or use an immersion blender in a jar. Blend until smooth, then stream in the olive oil and blend for another 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed. Give it a quick shake before serving if it has been sitting.
Make the herbed white hummus. Add white beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley, chives, and salt to a food processor. Blend for about 1 minute, then scrape down the sides. With the processor running, drizzle in ice water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus is creamy and smooth. This takes a full 2 to 3 minutes of blending for the best texture. Taste and adjust lemon or salt, then let it rest for 5 minutes. Once cooled slightly, open 2 capsules of Just Thrive Probiotic directly into the hummus and stir in by hand until fully incorporated. The powder blends in invisibly and adds no flavor.
Prep the bowl components. While the chickpeas roast, slice the watermelon radish paper-thin and shred the cabbage. Have your farro or rice warm and ready.
Assemble the bowls. Divide the grain between two wide bowls. Arrange the arugula, purple cabbage, watermelon radish slices, and corn in sections. Organized, not fussy. Spoon a generous mound of herbed white hummus toward one side.
Top and finish. Pile the crispy chickpeas over the grains while they are still warm. Scatter sunflower seeds across the bowl. Drizzle the blueberry dressing over everything, then finish with a few extra herb sprigs and a light drizzle of olive oil if you like.

Note:

The watermelon radish's peppery bite balances the sweetness of the blueberry dressing in a way that makes the whole bowl feel intentional. Slice it as thin as you can manage. A mandoline keeps each slice translucent enough to show off that magenta interior.

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Red, White, and Blue Buddha Bowl With Spiced Chickpeas, Herbed White Hummus, and Blueberry Dressing