Vegan Buddha Rice Bowl Recipe
Craving a meal that screams “I’m healthy, stylish, and slightly zen” without actually meditating? This Vegan Buddha Rice Bowl Recipe delivers exactly that.
A vibrant rainbow of roasted vegetables, protein-packed legumes, and fluffy grains fills your bowl like a plant-based masterpiece ready to Instagram.
Creamy avocado, nutty seeds, and a zesty tahini dressing whisper indulgence while keeping everything totally guilt-free and cruelty-free.
This recipe balances textures, flavors, and colors effortlessly, proving vegan meals can be satisfying, playful, and slightly rebellious against boring salads.
Whether for lunch, dinner, or pretending you have your life together, this Buddha Bowl will make you feel triumphant.
Vegan Buddha Rice Bowl Recipe
A wholesome, vegan-friendly Buddha rice bowl combining grains, roasted veggies, legumes, and creamy dressing for a flavorful, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice or quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup chickpeas cooked or canned
- 1 small sweet potato diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- Optional: sesame seeds pumpkin seeds, microgreens for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato and broccoli with olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder. Roast 20 minutes.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Heat chickpeas in a skillet or microwave until warm.
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and soy sauce to make dressing. Add water to thin if needed.
- Assemble bowls with rice, roasted veggies, chickpeas, avocado slices, and shredded carrots.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and garnish with seeds or microgreens.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving, approx.)
- Vitamin A: 80%
- Vitamin C: 45%
- Iron: 20%
- Calcium: 10%
- Magnesium: 25%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Roast veggies with a sprinkle of smoked paprika or chili powder for extra depth.
- Use pre-cooked grains for a 15-minute meal.
- Add pickled vegetables for tangy crunch.
- Drizzle extra tahini or hot sauce for richness and heat.
- Mix in leafy greens like spinach or kale for added nutrients.
