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A vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl with quinoa, baked tofu, roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, chickpeas, cucumbers, carrots, pickled red onions, and drizzled with a creamy miso-tahini dressing. The colorful bowl sits against a blurred background that enhances the fresh ingredients, showcasing the cultural fusion of healthy, plant-based cuisine.

Bountiful Vegan Buddha Bowl

A colorful and nutrient-dense Vegan Buddha Bowl filled with quinoa, baked tofu, roasted vegetables, and a flavorful miso-tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 block extra firm tofu cubed and baked
  • 1 cup chickpeas roasted
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup sliced cucumbers
  • ¼ cup pickled red onions
  • ¼ cup kimchi optional
  • ¼ cup roasted sweet potatoes

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or date syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp water to thin the dressing as needed

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the tofu cubes in sesame oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy. Roast chickpeas and sweet potatoes alongside the tofu.
  • Prepare the vegetables: grate carrots, slice cucumbers, and wash spinach.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, miso paste, lemon juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, and water until smooth.
  • Assemble the bowl: Start with quinoa or rice, add spinach, carrots, cucumbers, pickled onions, kimchi, roasted sweet potatoes, tofu, and chickpeas. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the quinoa with farro, barley, or cauliflower rice. Adjust sweetness of the dressing by using date syrup for a healthier alternative.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 580mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4.5mg
Keyword Buddha Bowl, Healthy, Miso Dressing, Plant-based, Quinoa, Vegan
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