Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeritage CafeVegan Buddha Bowl Recipe

Vegan Buddha Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Heritage Cafe
Time1h
Serves2

Quinoa, roasted vegetables, and tahini dressing.

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Ingredients

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Grain Base

Vegetables

Tahini Dressing

Toppings (optional)

Method

Grain Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    Cook Quinoa

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Fluff Quinoa

    Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork.

Vegetable Roasting

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 6

    Prepare Vegetables

    Peel and dice the sweet potato, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 7

    Season Vegetables

    In a large bowl, combine the diced vegetables with broccoli florets. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.

  4. 8

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 9

    Roast Vegetables

    Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.

Tahini Dressing Preparation

  1. 10

    Mix Tahini Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth.

  2. 11

    Adjust Dressing

    Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

Assembly

  1. 12

    Add Quinoa

    In a bowl, add a generous scoop of quinoa as the base.

  2. 13

    Add Roasted Vegetables

    Top the quinoa with roasted vegetables.

  3. 14

    Add Tahini Dressing

    Drizzle the tahini dressing over the top.

  4. 15

    Add Optional Toppings

    If desired, add sliced avocado, pumpkin seeds, and chopped parsley as toppings.

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