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Easy and Healthy Vegetarian Meals
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35+ Vegetarian Meals Even Meat Eaters Will Love

These Healthy Vegetarian Meals are a great way to eat more plant-based - you'll want to make them all the time, Meatless Mondays or not! Customize this easy Buddha Bowl recipe to suit your tastes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 502kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Protein Sources

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

Vegetables

  • 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 cup water
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Extras

  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tbsp nuts and seeds
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Tahini Dressing

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper

Tofu Marinade

  • 1/2 cup 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

Store these bowls in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or eat them cold.
This is a basic template of a buddha bowl and is based on this Build Your Own Buddha Bowl recipe.
Mix up the toppings and add in different veggies – it’s a great way to clear out your fridge!

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