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Build Your Own Buddha Bowl
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Build Your Own Buddha Bowl {Vegan}

Build Your Own Buddha Bowl with delicious fresh veggies that are roasted on a sheet pan. You’ll love the homemade tahini dressing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 502kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Protein options

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu see optional marinade below
  • 1 cup store bought falafels
  • 1 cup edamame

Vegetable options

  • 1 medium-sized sweet potato, chopped into small cubes
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced in half
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup red onion, sliced

Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Extras

  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Shredded coconut

Tahini dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper
  • OPTIONAL ADD-INS TO DRESSING: cilantro, parsley, basil, turmeric or chili powder

BONUS: Marinated tofu

  • 1 block extra-firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Add parchment to a sheet pan, then drizzle sweet potato, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and red onion with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Meanwhile, cook quinoa with water and olive oil in a rice cooker or on the stovetop, and stir dressing ingredients together (you may need to use a blender or an immersion blender if the tahini is hard to stir)
  • During this time, you can also prepare the rest of the ingredients, including cutting tofu into cubes (if using tofu) and marinating in the ingredients listed above.
  • Serve roasted vegetables over quinoa and alongside proteins and extras of choice. Drizzle with tahini dressing, then serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Mix up the toppings and add in different veggies – it’s a great way to clear out your fridge!
While buddha bowls are typically vegetarian, feel free to add in some meat. Just make sure you’re balancing the ingredients.
Store these bowls in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or eat them cold.
Make sure to pack the dressing separately so your ingredients don’t get soggy. The dressing will last in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4587IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 6mg