Vibrant Vegetarian Buddha Bowl
This Vibrant Vegetarian Buddha Bowl is a colorful, nutrient-packed dish featuring roasted cauliflower, tender broccoli, protein-rich edamame, and fluffy couscous, all topped with pickled red onions, a crisp Asian slaw, and a tangy-sweet sesame-hoisin dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this bowl combines bold flavors, contrasting textures, and visually stunning presentation that appeals to both casual home cooks and health-conscious food lovers.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Grains
- 1 cup couscous cooked according to package instructions
- ½ head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup edamame beans shelled
- ¼ cup red cabbage thinly sliced for Asian slaw
- ¼ cup carrot julienned for slaw
- ¼ cup cucumber sliced
- ¼ cup pickled red onions prepared in vinegar, sugar, salt for 15 minutes
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning for garnish
Dressing
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil for roasting cauliflower
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Vegetables
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.
- While cauliflower is roasting, boil broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Boil edamame for 1–3 minutes.
Prepare Grains and Pickled Onions
- Thinly slice red onion and soak in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and salt for at least 15 minutes to make quick pickled onions.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
Make Dressing
- In a small saucepan, combine hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened.
Assemble Bowl
- Assemble the bowl by layering couscous at the base, then arranging roasted cauliflower, broccoli, edamame, cucumber, Asian slaw, and pickled red onions on top.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the bowl and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top.
Notes
- This bowl is ideal for meal prep; store components separately and assemble before eating.
- Customize with quinoa, brown rice, or additional roasted vegetables.