Vegan Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, avocado, olives, hummus and tahini dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Roasted Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
03 - 1 small red onion, sliced
04 - 1 small eggplant, diced
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Base and Proteins

09 - 4 cups mixed salad greens such as arugula, spinach, or romaine
10 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained

→ Toppings

11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
13 - 1 cup hummus

→ Tahini Dressing

14 - 1/4 cup tahini
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 - 2 tablespoons water, additional as needed
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
19 - Salt to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Toss diced zucchini, chopped bell pepper, sliced red onion, and diced eggplant with olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - While vegetables roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Add additional water as needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
05 - Divide mixed salad greens equally among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chickpeas, roasted vegetables, avocado slices, halved olives, and a generous portion of hummus.
06 - Drizzle tahini dressing over each bowl immediately before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd think, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like obligations.
  • The tahini dressing is secretly the star, transforming simple vegetables into something unexpectedly luxurious.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble in minutes, making it perfect for when guests arrive hungry.
  • One bowl feels substantial enough to satisfy, yet light enough that you don't need a nap afterward.
02 -
  • Don't dress the greens directly or they'll wilt into sadness before you finish assembling; the warm vegetables and room-temperature toppings are plenty.
  • If your tahini dressing breaks and becomes grainy, whisk in an extra splash of water and a tiny pinch of salt to bring it back to life.
  • Roasting vegetables at high heat is non-negotiable; lower temperatures will just dehydrate them without creating that crucial caramelized crust.
03 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir during roasting; this simple gesture is what transforms ordinary vegetables into caramelized jewels.
  • If your avocado isn't quite ripe, it can wait in a bowl next to your assembled components and you'll add it right before eating without disrupting the whole affair.
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