Vegan Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable Version)

Colorful bowl featuring roasted vegetables, chickpeas, fresh greens, and creamy tahini dressing

# What You'll 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 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Base & Proteins

09 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
10 - 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained

→ Toppings

11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
13 - 1 cup hummus, store-bought or homemade

→ Tahini Dressing

14 - ¼ cup tahini
15 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
16 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
19 - Salt to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Toss diced zucchini, chopped bell pepper, sliced red onion, and diced eggplant with olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - 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 evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with chickpeas, roasted vegetables, avocado slices, olives, and a generous portion of hummus.
06 - Drizzle tahini dressing over each bowl immediately before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and feels impressive enough to serve to guests without stress.
  • You can prep most components ahead, making weeknight dinners feel effortless and colorful.
  • The tahini dressing is so good you'll find yourself drizzling it on everything.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or your vegetables will steam instead of roast, which changes everything about how they taste.
  • The tahini dressing thickens as it sits, so make it closer to serving time and keep extra water on hand to loosen it if needed.
03 -
  • Make the tahini dressing the night before and store it in a jar, where it actually becomes more cohesive as the flavors meld.
  • If you're meal prepping, roast extra vegetables on Sunday and store them in the fridge separately so you can assemble fresh bowls throughout the week.
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