98% would make again
Buddha Bowl Meal Prep
featured in 6 Vegan Lunch Meal Preps
This colorful and nutritious meal prep features a variety of fresh veggies, quinoa, and a delicious tahini dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner on-the-go.
Tasty Team
May 15, 2023
Ingredients
for 4 servings
Chickpea Bowl
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 16 oz chickpeas (455 g), 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 sweet potatoes
- oil, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 cup quinoa (170 g), cooked
- 1 cup mixed greens (40 g)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ lemon, juiced
Tofu Bowl
- ½ package extra firm tofu, sliced in thirds
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 cups broccoli floret (300 g)
- oil, to taste
- 1 cup brown rice (230 g), cooked
- ½ cup edamame (75 g)
- ½ cup shredded carrot (55 g)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seed
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sriracha
Nutrition Info
- Calories 818
- Fat 34g
- Carbs 102g
- Fiber 19g
- Sugar 16g
- Protein 27g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, and chili flakes, and stir until toasted. Remove from pan.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu, and sprinkle with ginger powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear until a golden crust forms, then flip and do the same for the other side. Set aside.
- On a baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes and broccoli in oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ingredients for each sauce. Divide into 4 small tupperware containers.
- To build the bowls, fill four tupperwares half with quinoa, half with brown rice. Layer the ingredients of each bowl on top.
- When ready to eat, pour on dressing.
- Enjoy!
