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The Ultimate Customizable Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe

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Learn how to build a perfect, colorful vegan Buddha bowl using simple, whole food ingredients. This guide provides a base structure and suggestions for creating your own nourish bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry quinoa (or brown rice)
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced avocado
  • For the Peanut Dressing: 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons warm water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa: Combine quinoa and water/broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Prepare the tofu: Toss cubed tofu with soy sauce and smoked paprika. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  3. Roast the sweet potato: Toss diced sweet potato with olive oil. Roast alongside the tofu for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  4. Prepare the dressing: Whisk together all peanut dressing ingredients until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Arrange the roasted sweet potato, baked tofu, chickpeas, kale, carrots, and avocado in separate sections over the grain base.
  6. Serve immediately with the peanut dressing drizzled over the top.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add it just before eating to keep the greens crisp.
  • You can substitute tofu with lentils or edamame for a different protein source.
  • To make this a quick vegan lunch, use pre-cooked grains or microwaveable pouches.
  • Try different whole food plant based bowl combinations by swapping roasted vegetables like broccoli or Brussels sprouts.

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