Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe

A bowl full of colorful veggies, golden curry quinoa, and black beans.

5 from 1 vote

Whole grains, vegan protein, and veggies come together with a tasty dressing and satisfying sprinkles. With the suggested dressings, they're oil-free, too.

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Plant Diversity: Striving for 30 different plants per week

The number of plants in this recipe: At least 6 plants

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 593.37kcal

Equipment

knife and cutting board (for veggies)
pressure cooker or slow cooker, pot on stovetop (for beans or grains)
peeler optional (for veggies)
measuring cups optional
air fryer or oven or cooktop (for tofu/tempeh, if using)

Ingredients

3 cups greens any combo of lettuces, herbs, and/or dark leafy greens, torn or chopped
1 ½ cups cucumbers and other raw mixed veggies, preferably colorful, chopped
1 ½ cup quinoa or other whole grains
1 cup beans cooked, or prepared tofu or tempeh
¼ cup dressing of choice
2 tablespoons hemp seeds or other sprinkles
salt & pepper to taste optional

Dressings Options

Sprinkles Options

Instructions

Wash all the ingredients and prepare as desired, or according to package instructions. It helps to batch cook the grains in advance (and beans, if cooking).
Fill half of two large pasta or soup bowls with the greens.
Fill a remaining quarter of the bowls with the prepared whole grains.
Fill the final quarter of the bowls with the prepared beans, tofu, or tempeh.
Add the salad dressing and toppings, decorating the bowl with them as desired.
Serve immediately. Leftover ingredients can be kept separately in sealed refrigerated containers for up to a few days.
For a packed lunch: Alternatively, arrange in a portable container that can be kept chilled until served. Store the dressing in a small leak-proof container to be added when serving.

Notes

Feel free to add more (or less) of any ingredient - quantities are not set in stone and just depend on how hungry you are.

Note: Kitchen times are approximate and will depend on various factors, like your personal kitchen speed and how many hands you have working with you. Cooking can become a centering experience that brings family together. I hope you enjoy the ride!

See recipe post for more ingredient options.

Quinoa and some other grains can be prepared within the 20 minutes of general prep time.

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