25 Delicious Vegan Buddha Bowls!

Our 25 BEST Buddha Bowl Recipes- plant-based, vegan-adaptable, and loaded up with healthy veggies, whole grains or rice, and plant-based protein. Globally inspired, these nourishing bowls are packed full of flavor!  Vegan?  Check out our Vegan Dinner ideas!

Our BEST 25 Buddha Bowl Recipes!

Vegan Oaxacan Bowl

This Vegan Oaxacan Bowl is grain and gluten-free, made with roasted chipotle sweet potatoes and roasted peppers over a bed of warm seasoned black beans. It’s topped with crunchy cabbage slaw, avocado and my favorite thing ever, toasted Chipotle Maple Pecans. One of my personal favorites!

Bali Bowls with Peanut Tofu

Bali Bowl with Peanut Tofu, black rice, roasted sweet potatoes, shredded cabbage, radish, snow peas and Peanut Sauce.  A delicious vegan buddha bowl recipe the whole family will love!

Indian Cauliflower Chickpea Tofu Bowl

Savory oven-roasted Indian Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Tofu Bowls served over fluffy basmati rice with Cilantro Mint Chutney, seasoned with a simple Madras Curry dressing. A simple dish rich with fragrant spice and amazing flavor.  Healthy,  flavorful, and vegan!

Roasted Sunchoke and Barley Bowl

Served up with mushrooms, parsnips and kale, drizzled with a  Zaatar Tahini Sauce –  a vegan plant-based buddha bowl, perfect for fall!

Baked Falafel Bowls!

Meal-prep these tasty falafels and freeze for the busy workweek.  Serve with seasonal veggies,  greens, warm grains and a drizzle of Every Day Tahini Sauce. So yummy! Perfect in vegan buddha bowls!

 Vegan Bahn Mi Noodle Bowl

Made with Crispy Tofu, rice noodles, pickled carrots and radishes, crunchy cucumber and cabbage and spicy, vegan Bahn Mi dressing! This buddha bowl is bursting with Vietnamese flavor! Feel free to use zucchini noodles, sweet potato noodles or kelp noodles!

Smokey Cauliflower Chimichurri Bowls!

These filling vegan buddha bowls are full of flavor and loaded up with healthy veggies. Served over seasoned black beans (and optional rice) with Mexican Slaw, radishes, avocado, cilantro and pickled onions.

Miso Mushroom Bowl! 

A flavorful Miso Mushroom Bowl with brown rice, avocado, cabbage, carrots, daikon, edamame and a delicious Miso Ginger Dressing. Vegan!

 Green Goddess Bowl

Loaded up with steamed and fresh seasonal veggies and a vegan, low-calorie Green Goddess Dressing that you will want to drink. Serve over grains or greens or both. A very clean-eating, plant-based, vegan buddha bowl.

Coconut Kabocha Millet Bowl

Made with Berbere-Spiced Kabocha Squash, roasted chickpeas, shallots, and spinach drizzled with coconut lime mint sauce.  A vegan, plant-based meal, full of vibrant flavor and spice.

Zen Noodle Bowl

These Japanese-inspired, vegan buddha bowls are made with fresh seasonal veggies and a light, citrusy Ponzu Dressing, can be made with sesame ginger tofu (or seared ahi tuna). Vegan and Grain-free adaptable! (Try it with zucchini noodles or kelp noodles!)

Winter Bliss Beet Bowl

Brighten up your day with this Winter Bliss Bowl! A simple vegan bowl made with beets, quinoa, avocado and chickpeas-that can be made in under 30 minutes! Great for meal-prepping and guaranteed to lift your spirits!

 Vegan Seoul Bowl!

This Korean -inspired, vegan buddha bowl ( aka bibimbap) is made with Gochujang baked Tempeh, steamed spinach and shiitake mushrooms, kimchi and pickled cucumbers- a tasty vegan version of Bibimbap!

Coconut Rice Bowl with Spring Veggies & Mint

Delicious Coconut Rice Bowl is healthy and adaptable!  Curried jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk and topped with tofu or your choice of protein and seasonal vegetables.  All tossed with a simple, flavorful sauce, fresh cilantro, mint and toasted coconut flakes.

Vegan Fajita Bowls

Made with roasted portobello mushrooms and peppers served over Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice– a fast and flavorful bowl that can be made on a sheet-pan –  perfect for busy weeknights! Vegan and Grain-free.

VEGAN Poke Bowls

Made with seasoned tofu, served over warm brown rice, surrounded with healthy veggies and a delicious citrus ponzu sauce! A healthy delicious vegan buddha bowl!

 

 Moroccan Mujadara Bowl

A comforting, healthy vegetarian meal of lentils and rice, with fragrant Moroccan spices, served with caramelized shallots, fresh veggies, ( or roasted veggies) pine nuts and optional yogurt. Gluten-free and Vegan adaptable.

Superfood Walnut Pesto Noodle Bowls

A packable lunch filled with healthy veggies and soba noodles tossed in the most flavorful Superfood Pesto! Vegan and GF adaptable!

Vegan Sunshine Bowl

Made with fresh crunchy raw veggies- like grated beets, carrots, kohlrabi, sunchokes, radish & jicama over nutty brown rice and a delicious, sunflower seed “tahini” sauce.  Vegan and GF!

 Glow Bowl

A healthy, hearty vegan buddha bowl loaded up with fruits and vegetables that make the most impact on your skin, giving you a healthy glow! Vegan and delicious! (Plus a true story about my dad who went vegan at age 65- and what it did to his skin! )

 

 Tandoori Glory Bowl

Made with Roasted cauliflower, roasted chickpeas and flavorful Moroccan spices.  Cook it all on one sheet-pan in 30 mins flat!

Morning Grain Bowls

Vegan-adaptable Morning Grain Bowls-are full of nutritious, healthy plant-based ingredients. Energizing and healthy these will keep you fueled all day long!

 

Caribbean Blackbean and Mango Bowls

Made with roasted purple cabbage, sweet potatoes and tofu (or chicken) baked in the most flavorful Caribbean Marinade, served over a bed of seasoned black beans with fresh mango and lime! A delicious vegan bowl with bright, sunny Caribbean flavors!

Vegan Burrito Bowl

Loaded up with healthy veggies, rice and beans and a flavorful Creamy Vegan Cilantro Sauce! So easy and healthy!

Tofu Shawarma Bowls

These vegan-adaptable  Tofu Shawarma Bowls are loaded up with healthy veggies, and can be made on a sheet pan. Easy and delicious, this vegan buddha bowl is one of my favorites!  ( Make sure to scroll to the recipe to see vegan option!)

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Components of a Buddha Bowl

A Buddha bowl is essentially a simple, one-bowl meal, typically vegetarian or vegan that includes are of rice or whole grains, fresh vegetables, and plant proteins. Often they are served cold, but some versions are served with a warm base.

1. whole grains – rice, quinoa, farro, millet, teff, bulgur, buckwheat, sorghum
2. Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan, beans, legumes or other plant-based protein
3. Fresh or roasted vegetables
4. Greens, microgreens or sprouts
5. Fresh herbs- basil, cilantro, dill, parsley, mint
6. Sauce or Dressing- peanut sauce, tahini dressing, miso dressing, ponzu dressing etc
7. Nuts or seeds- pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, almonds, walnuts, etc

How to build a better buddha bowl

The best Buddha bowls start with a base of rice or whole grains which can be served cold or warm. Top with your favorite plant-based protein (tofu, seitan, edamame, beans or legumes), add fresh greens and fresh or roasted veggies. Next, drizzle with flavorful dressing or sauce and sprinkle with seeds or nuts. Top with fresh herbs and microgreens.

Hope you enjoy these Buddha Bowls! Pick out a few to try out in the next coming weeks. Make the components ahead for mid-week lunches!

I will be continually updating this list, so make sure to check back!

Happy healthy New Year!

xoxo

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