Fresh vegetables – the sky’s the limit when it comes to fresh vegetables. I like to add veggies that provide color and crunch but aside from that, have at it! Gousto tip! Fermented food can be an acquired taste when you first try it, so go for a little at first then add more if you like. Sweet potatoes – feel free to swap the sweet potatoes with another vegetable that roasts well like red potatoes, butternut squash, brussels sprouts or broccoli. These Vegan Poke Bowls make for a healthy, fresh and light dinner. Filled with rice, tofu, and fresh greens like edamame, green apple, and avocados, it’s perfect for when you want somethingfilling and easy to make! 3. Green Goddess 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. Meanwhile combine the soy sauce, vinegar and sugar with 50ml/2fl oz water in a large jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake for a minute until the sugar has dissolved. Peel the eggs underwater (the shells come away more easily and makes the job far less messy), then put them in the jar with the soy sauce dressing. Seal the lid then chill for at least 2 hours, but ideally 6 hours. Drain the eggs and keep chilled in an airtight container until ready to use. Dressing – I love the garlic tahini dressing, but you can totally switch it up! This bowl would also be delicious with my tahini sauce, nutritional yeast dressing, citrus tahini dressing, apple cider vinaigrette dressing or even a peanut dressing. Grain – feel free to swap the quinoa for any grain of choice. This bowl would be delicious with brown rice, barley or even farro! Jasmine rice (base) + edamame (protein) + julienned carrots, bell pepper and cucumber (veggies) + spicy mayo dressing (dressing) + toasted sesame seeds (garnish)

Unlike a salad, a Buddha bowl is a more balanced meal as it contains grains and pulses such as wholegrain rice, quinoa or noodles. These help you feel fuller for longer, making them a more satisfying meal. How to build a Buddha bowl avocado slices – an optional topping but I love the creaminess and healthy fats it adds to this bowl. Commonly used plant-based Buddha Bowl protein sources are tofu, tempeh, beans, lentils, veggie burgers and faux meats. Sprinkle one or two of these on your next Buddha Bowl and enjoy the added boost of flavor! How to Build Your Own Buddha Bowl Step 1: Choose your base. Place one or two of the base options listed above in the bottom of your bowl.

This Green Goddess Buddha Bowl is made with a base of farro and is topped with a variety of delicious greens and green goddess dressing. It’s perfect if you’re looking to get in your greens for the day! 4. Vegan Chipotle Burrito Bowls Toppings/Garnishes: To really jazz up your Buddha Bowl, you need to finish it off with some garnishes! While they are small, toppings and garnishes can take a Buddha Bowl from something simple to something extraordinary! Now that you're familiar with all the components of a Buddha Bowl, I'll share with you some of my favorite ingredients, cooking methods and recipes that I use on a regular basis when creating my own Buddha Bowls at home. Vegan Buddha Bowl Base IdeasBuddha bowls are made up of five components including: proteins, vegetables, grains, dressing and nuts or seeds. Proteins