Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe That’s Quick & Nourishing
A fast, nutritious, and colorful Vegan Buddha Bowl packed with chickpeas, grains, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes for the ultimate plant-based lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 bowl 1x
Ingredients
1/2–1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 handful fresh greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
1/4 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sliced red cabbage
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or hemp hearts (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Tahini Dressing:
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, grated
1–2 tbsp water, to thin
Instructions
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Warm the grain base or use cold, depending on preference.
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Arrange greens in a bowl and top with grains.
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Add chickpeas, avocado, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumber.
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Whisk together tahini dressing ingredients until smooth.
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Drizzle dressing over the bowl.
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Sprinkle with seeds or herbs if using.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
Use pre-cooked grains and canned chickpeas for a fast meal. Adjust veggies to your preference. Dressing keeps in fridge for 5 days.