White Bean and Roasted Veg Buddha Bowl

What is a buddha bowl?

This super healthy buddha bowl is easy to make, not to mention tasty. The slaw has an amazing crunch and is super light and refreshing while the white beans and quinoa make a creamy and satisfying sauce. And the veggies in this bowl are all baked until crispy and delicious – you don’t even need to cook them first! Seriously, guys, you’ll want to make this bad boy over and over again!

If you haven’t tried a Buddha bowl before, they’re a bowl of veggies, grains and/or legumes, topped off with a delicious sauce or dressing. They’re really healthy because they’re packed full of superfoods. And they’re easy to make because they usually call for just a few ingredients. And that’s it! We love them because they’re so filling and satisfying. But the best part is that you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand – so you don’t need to go out and stock up on additional ingredients! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches!

This recipe is nutritious because it provides a good source of protein from the beans and quinoa which is one of the best whole grain sources of protein. This bowl also provides vitamins and minerals from all of the veggies and the delicious coriander and lime sauce, (which I've been adding to everything lately!). And of course, it contains plenty of fibre to help regulate your digestion and keep everything moving smoothly in your body.

Healthy eating is about making smart choices about what you put in your body, which is why this bowl is a great choice if you’re looking for something quick and healthy to eat! So the next time you’re craving something fast and delicious for dinner, give this vegan Buddha bowl a try! Your taste buds will thank you!

As always, be sure to prep all your ingredients ahead of time to cut down on your cooking time. Then all you need to do is toss everything together and top with the yummy slaw – and voila! Dinner is served! 

I highly recommend a multi-cooker or a rice cooker that has a quinoa/whole grain function as this produces perfect grains every time, also an air fryer is handy for speedy roasted veg, although I personally opt for silicone baking mats to reduce/eliminate oil when baking.

How to make this buddha bowl

First, you’ll need to cook your quinoa according to package instructions. I like to use a rice cooker for this because it’s easy to just set it and forget it while it cooks.

Whilst the quinoa is cooking roast up your veggies, I went with sweet potato, shallots, and bell pepper, however, you can use whatever you like or have in your pantry.

Once the quinoa is done cooking, let it cool and set it aside while you prep the other ingredients.

Next, you’ll make the slaw; click here for the recipe. Set aside.

Finally, you need to make your dressing; click here for the recipe. Set aside.

Then all you have to do is combine the ingredients in a large bowl, starting with the quinoa, beans, roasted veg, and slaw, then top with the dressing and enjoy!

White Bean and Roasted Veg Buddha Bowl Recipe