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    Lunch » 50 Vegan Bowl Recipes

    Published: Jan 26, 2017 · Updated: Sep 3, 2022

    50 Vegan Bowl Recipes

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    • Healthy Vegan Bowls
    • Components of Vegan Bowls
    • How to Build Vegan Bowls
    • Make Ahead and Storage Tips
    • About This Recipe Collection
    • Buddha Bowls
    • Rice Bowls
    • Noodle Bowls
    • Tofu Bowls
    • Quinoa Bowls
    • Veggie Bowls
    • Vegan Bowl Recipes

    Healthy Vegan Bowls

    Buddha bowls, nourish bowls, macro bowls, glow bowls, hippie bowls, power bowls and protein bowls (that one’s mine), whatever you choose to call your meal in a bowl, there’s a recipe here for you!

    Veggie bowls are easy to prepare and immensely satisfying with any combination of whole grains, pulses, noodles, raw or cooked fruits and veggies all topped off with a delicious sauce or dressing – each bite is an explosion of flavours and textures.

    They’re fun to put together and a great way to use up any leftovers hanging out in your fridge. It’s no wonder veggie bowls have become so popular!

    Vegan bowls are a healthy mix of carbohydrates, fresh veggies, plant-based protein and healthy fats. An entire balanced meal in just one bowl!

    Components of Vegan Bowls

    Vegan bowls are a simple yet complete one-bowl meals that are easy to make and immensely satisfying. They can be served cold or warm and are characterized by their use of a variety of ingredients.

    • Grains or noodles: form the base of your vegan bowl with your choice of white or brown rice, millet, bulgar, barley, farro, buckwheat, sorghum, quinoa, ramen, rice noodles, udon, or soba.   
    • Protein: Vegan protein can come in the form of tofu, chickpeas, black beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, tempeh, seitan, lentils or edamame. You can also use a store-bought vegan meat replacement as a protein.
    • Leafy greens: You should try to eat leafy greens everyday and vegan bowls are a great way to toss in a handful. Spinach, any type of lettuce, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, watercress, bok choy, etc. 
    • Veggies: Any type of veggie, either raw or cooked however you like: roasted or steamed. I like a mix of both raw and cooked, with a starchy component like sweet potatoes and a fresh component like tomatoes, avocado and cucumbers. 
    • Sauce: A sauce will pull your whole bowl together. You can do something simple like a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, your favourite pre-made salad dressing, or a dollop of hummus or vegan pesto. Or you can mix up a simple peanut sauce, tahini dressing, miso dressing, citrus dressing, chimichurri, etc.
    • Garnishes: Top the whole thing off with a sprinkle of nuts or seeds: walnuts, pecans, almonds, flax, chia, sesame, pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Fresh chopped herbs or green onion, sprouts, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a spoonful of kimchi or sauerkraut, or a sprinkling of nooch are also good options.

    How to Build Vegan Bowls

    Once you’ve chosen the components of your vegan bowl, it’s time to put them all together!

    Start with a base of grains or noodles. If you’ve got leftovers from yesterday, a bowl is a great way to use them up, or you can cook them fresh. 

    Top the grains with your choice of protein, vegetables, and a leafy green. 

    Next drizzle over your favourite sauce and sprinkle over your choice of garnishes. 

    Make Ahead and Storage Tips

    Bowls are ideal for vegan meal prep because you’ll get a complete meal in just one container.

    When preparing a bowl, start with the ingredient that will take the longest to cook. That could be the grain or the vegetables if you are roasting them.

    While that’s cooking, you can chop up any fresh vegetables that you’re using, prepare the protein and mix up the sauce.

    Pack your bowl components into an airtight container. There are many containers on the market that feature separate compartments. 

    These are great for isolating any fresh veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers that will lose a bit of water after being sliced. 

    It’s also a good idea to keep the sauce in a separate smaller container. Drizzle the sauce over your bowl when you’re ready to eat.

    Most vegan bowls will keep in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.  

    About This Recipe Collection

    I’ve scoured the interwebs to put together this list of 50 of the best and most beautiful vegan bowl recipes. These include some of my all-time favorite recipes and some happy new discoveries from my fellow bloggers.

    So whether you’re a seasoned vegan bowl expert or new to the meal-in-a-bowl scene, you’re sure to find something here to tantalize your taste buds and fill your (Buddha) belly!

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    Buddha Bowls

    Vibrant Vegan Double Broccoli Buddha Bowl - 101 Cookbooks

    Nourishing Vegan Buddha Bowl with Harissa Tahini Dressing - Jessica in the Kitchen

    Late Winter Buddha Bowl (pictured) - Ocasionally Eggs

    Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl - Delish Knowledge

    Nourishing Vegan Buddha Bowl - As Easy As Apple Pie

    Winter Buddha Bowl - Well and Full

    Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl (pictured) - Minimalist Baker

    Thai-Style Buddha Bowl with Peanut Sauce - Leelalicious

    Nourishing Garden Veggie Vegan Buddha Bowl - Cotter Crunch

    Detox Vegan Buddha Bowl - Lean Green Nutrition Fiend

    Protein-Packed Buddha Bowl - Tasty

    Rice Bowls

    Thai Buddha Bowl with Peanut Red Curry Sauce (pictured)

    This Thai Buddha bowl is quick and easy to put together with heaps of fresh vegetables and crispy fried tofu served over coconut rice and topped off with a simple Thai peanut sauce with spicy red curry. Great for a weeknight dinner, these bowls come together in just 15 minutes!

    Grilled Veggie Vegan Burrito Bowl - Cilantro and Citronella

    Veggie Sushi Buddha Bowls - Yummy Mummy Kitchen

    Sesame-Ginger Forbidden Rice Bowls (pictured)

    This forbidden rice bowl with bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, crispy vegetables and sesame-ginger sauce is all you need for an easy, healthy and filling vegetarian or vegan dinner.

    Veggie Sushi Bowls with Yam Tempura - Cilantro and Citronella

    Forbidden Rice Buddha Bowl with Crispy Tofu - Natural Girl Modern World

    Nourish Bowls with Creamy Lemon Garlic Dressing (pictured) - Get Inspired Everyday

    Veggie Burrito Bowl w/ Creamy Cilantro Sauce (pictured) - Feasting at Home

    Vegan Sweet Potato and Green rice Burrito Bowls - Cookie and Kate

    Vegan Cuban Bowls - The Wanderlust Kitchen

    BBQ Chickpea and Roasted Veggie Brown Rice Bowls (pictured)

    Vegan Mexican Rice Fajita Bowl

    Vegan Sushi Rice Bowls (pictured) - The Kitchn

    Noodle Bowls

    Vegan Thai-Style Coconut Lime Noodles with Tamari Fried Tofu - Will Frolic For Food

    Red Curry Rice Noodle Bowl (pictured) - The Full Helping

    Shaved Purple Asparagus & Asian Vegetable Soba Noodles - Strength & Sunshine

    Ginger Miso Soba Noodle Bowls with Wakame (pictured) - Vanilla and Bean

    Spiralized Daikon "Rice Noodle" Bowl (pictured) - Love & Lemons

    Vegan Summer Roll In a Bowl - Darn Good Veggies

    Spicy Root Vegetable Noodle Bowl - Well and Full

    Tofu Bowls

    Hoisin Peanut Tofu Bowls (pictured)

    Spicy Sriracha Tofu Bowls - Skinnytaste

    Korean BBQ Tofu Bowls - This Savory Vegan

    Vegan Tofu Poke Bowl (pictured) - Simple Veganista

    Pan-Fried Teriyaki Tofu Bowl - Just One Cookbook

    Sweet and Sour Tofu Bowls - Full of Plants

    Almond Butter Tofu Bowls - Purple Carrot

    Tex-Mex Tofu Bowls - Tesco

    Quinoa Bowls

    Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl with Quinoa and Avocado - Well Plated

    Black Bean Quinoa Bowl with Cilantro [Agave] Vinaigrette - Veggie and the Beast

    Peanut Sauce Quinoa Bowl - B.Britnell

    Make-Ahead Vegan Lunch Bowls (pictured) - Detoxinista

    Quinoa Pesto Veggie Bowl - Namely Marley

    Cozy Quinoa Buddha Bowl (pictured) - Simply Quinoa

    California Quinoa Bowl from Cooking Quinoa - Ricki Heller

    Sweet Potato Brussels Sprout Quinoa Bowl - Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Spiced Apple Cider and Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl - Heather Cristo

    Veggie Bowls

    Roasted Winter Bowl w/BBQ Tempeh + Hemp Seed Ranch Dressing - The First Mess

    Morrocan Salad Bowl with Preserved Lemons - Lazy Cat Kitchen

    Greek Salad Cucumber Noodle Bowl (pictured) - Heather Christo

    Beans and Veggie Salad Bowl with Mint and Garlic Vinagrette - A Cupcake for Love

    Grilled Corn Salad Bowl (pictured) - Green Evi

    The Big Southwest Lentil Salad Bowl - I Love Vegan

    The Ultimate Winter Bliss Bowl (pictured) - Pinch of Yum

    The Nourish and Glow Miracle Bowl - Oh She Glows

    Summer Acai Bowl with Big Cluster Toasted Buckwheat Granola - Half Baked Harvest

    Roasted Veggie Glow Bowls - Dishing out Health

    Gochujang Veggie Bowls - Purple Carrot

    Vegan Bowl Recipes

    This curated list of over 50 vegan bowl recipes is sure to have something for everyone! Whether you choose a grain bowl, noodle bowl, tofu bowl, or veggie bowls, these healthy vegan bowls are versatile and satisfying!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients

    • Grains or noodles rice, quinoa, brown rice, couscous, millet, farro, amaranth, rice noodles, wheat noodles, soba noodles, etc.
    • Vegan protein beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, seitan
    • Vegetables carrots, broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, spinach, beets, kale, arugula, cucumber, tomato, sweet potato, mushrooms, avocado, etc.
    • Seeds or nuts sunflower seeds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds
    • Dressing

    Instructions

    • Start with a base of grains or noodles. Use just one or mix a couple grains together.
    • Add a vegan protein source. Tofu can be fried, baked or air-fried.
    • Top with vegetables of your choice. Veggies can be steamed, roasted, or fresh.
    • Nuts provide healthy fats and great texture.
    • Drizzle over your favourite dressing or sauce.
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    1. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

      April 09, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks for sharing my recipe! I love this collection!

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