Vegan Buddha Bowl

Name: Vegan Buddha Bowl
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Meal Prep
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa; 1 can chickpeas; 400 g mixed roasted vegetables; 2 cups spinach; 3 tbsp tahini

This vegan Buddha bowl is a wholesome, colorful bowl layering fluffy grains, roasted vegetables, fresh greens, and creamy chickpeas under a bright tahini dressing. It is balanced, filling, and packed with plant protein and fiber, making it ideal for meal prep that stays delicious all week. Assemble it ahead and enjoy a nourishing lunch in minutes.

Vegan Gluten-Free High-Protein No-Cook Lunch Meal Prep 30-Minute Healthy Quinoa

⏱ 30 min
📊 easy
🍽 Meal Prep

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 can chickpeas
400 g mixed roasted vegetables
2 cups spinach
3 tbsp tahini

Instructions

Cook 200g of quinoa or brown rice according to the package directions, then fluff it with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Drain and dry a can of chickpeas, toss them with olive oil, salt, and a teaspoon of smoked paprika, then spread them on one tray.

Chop vegetables such as sweet potato, broccoli, and bell pepper into even pieces, toss with olive oil and salt, and spread them on the second tray.
Roast both trays for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the chickpeas are crisp and the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
Make the dressing by whisking 3 tablespoons of tahini with the juice of one lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, and enough warm water to reach a pourable consistency.
Divide the grains among meal prep containers, then arrange the roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a handful of fresh greens or shredded cabbage on top in sections.
Store the dressing separately and drizzle it over each bowl just before eating, finishing with seeds or avocado if desired.

💡 Chef's tip

Roast the chickpeas and vegetables on separate trays and store the tahini dressing in a small jar apart from the bowls, because keeping the dressing off until serving stops the grains and greens from turning soggy during storage.

Arranging each component in its own section rather than tossing keeps the textures and colors distinct, and lets everyone dress their bowl to taste.