55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (2024)

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Just about everything is more fun (and easy) when eaten in bowl form! From deconstructed burritos and sushi rolls, to clean-out-the-fridge dinners, there's a reason bowls have become hugely popular. Here are 55 delicious, healthy and easy vegan bowl recipes that demonstrate why. Try one for dinner tonight!

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A few years back, if you were to tell me you were having a bowl for dinner, I'd suggest that that might pose a serious choking risk, assuming you could even manage to bite off a chunk of this bowl you were supposedly planning to eat.

These days, the concept of a bowl has a whole new meaning. Not quite a salad, but not really not a salad either. A superpowered salad? No wonder so many are called power bowls! Throw a bunch of stuff in a bowl, dress, mix it up and dig in. What could be cozier, easier or healthier?

Bowls are kind of perfect for spring, because they've got the whole saladish thing going on, but are still super cozy and often served warm. Transitional food. So now's about the perfect time to share a collection of my favorite vegan bowl recipes.

Side note: vegan bowl recipes are really hard to categorize! They're so random! So I stuck with the three pretty broad categories or grain bowls, noodle bowls and veggie bowls (i.e. everything else). But in each category you'll find all kinds of crazy bowl ideas that defy definition. In other words, anything goes. Have fun!

Side note 2: As you may have guessed from the title, these are all vegan bowl recipes you'd make for dinner. If you're looking for a little bowl action earlier in the day, be sure to check out my roundup of 50 vegan breakfast bowls.

Jump to:
  • Grain Bowls
  • Noodle Bowls
  • Veggie Bowls

Grain Bowls

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burrito Bowls with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Roasted Veggie and Brown Rice Bowl - Veggie Inspired

Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl - Love & Lemons

Vegan Quinoa Power Bowls with Roasted Veggies and Avocado Sauce - Avocado Pesto

Jamaican Jerk Tofu Bowls

BBQ Tahini Power Bowl - Veggies Don't Bite

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Quinoa Green Goddess Bowls with Crispy Chickpeas and Lemon Tahini Dressing - Domesticate Me

Smoky Barbecue Bowl - My Darling Vegan

Vegan Poke Bowls

Lemongrass Tofu Buddha Bowls with Peanut Sauce

Mexican Sweet Potato Bowl with Cashew Lime Cream - The Garden Grazer

Indian Inspired Falafel Bowl with Roasted Broccoli - Cadry's Kitchen

Spicy Tofu Vegan Burrito Bowls

Baked Tofu Sushi Bowls with Wasabi Tahini Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower and Mustard-Hummus Rice Bowl with Garlicky Spinach - The Taste Space

Sweet & Spicy Brown Rice & Pineapple Bowl - Veganosity

Buddha Bowl with Roasted Garlic Sauce - A Virtual Vegan

Forbidden Rice Buddha Bowl with Crispy Tofu - Natural Girl Modern World

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Mexican Bowl - Vegetarian Gastronomy

Quinoa Pesto Veggie Bowl - Namely Marly

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Turmeric + Tempeh Wellness Bowl - Cupcakes + Kale

Roasted Broccoli & Rice Bowl with Chipotle Red Pepper Sauce - The Vegan 8

Fall Buddha Bowl with Quinoa - Vegan Heaven

Nourish Bowls with Creamy Lemon Garlic Dressing - Get Inspired Everyday

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Rejuevnating Bowl - My Gut Feeling

Noodle Bowls

Green Bowl with Gomaiso - Contentedness Cooking

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Rice Noodle, Broccoli & Chickpea Bowls - Vegan Sandra

Shaved Purple Asparagus and Asian Vegetable Soba Noodle Bowls - Strength & Sunshine

Crispy Korean Tofu Noodle Bowls

Thai Soba Noodle Bowls with Peanut Sauce - The Edgy Veg

Pho Fusion Salad Bowls - Fried Dandelions

Soba Noodle & Kale Bowl with Crispy Tempeh & Tahini Sauce - Letty's Kitchen

Creamy Cashew Veggie Noodle Bowl - Brewing Happiness

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Spicy Mandarin Orange Soba Noodle Bowls - The View from Great Island

Quick & Easy Red Curry Rice Noodle Bowls - The Full Helping

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Veggie Bowls

Grilled Corn Salad Bowl - Green Evi

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Green Power Bowl- Elephantastic Vegan

Schwarma Chickpea Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl - Vegan Richa

Spring Buddha Bowls with Creamy Turmeric Dressing - Hello Veggie

Black Eyed Pea Teriyaki Bowls with Broccoli - Chronicles of Passion

Baked Pumpkin Falafel Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowls - Hey Nutrition Lady

Curried Satay Veggie Bowls - Hello Veggie

BBQ Tofu and Braised Kale Bowl with 5 Minute Ranch - Cheftographer

Beet Hippie Bowls with Horseradish Cream - The Mostly Vegan

Vegan Shawarma Bowls - ZardyPlants

BBQ Cauliflower Hawaiian Bowl - Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

BBQ Chickpea Salad Bowl - It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Cauliflower "Polenta" Bowls with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts - The Endless Meal

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BBQ Hawaiian Tofu Bowls - Veggie Inspired

Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Meal Prep Bowls - She Likes Food

Late Winter Buddha Bowl - Occasionally Eggs

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Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad with Hoisin Glazed Tofu »

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  1. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (14)Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    Amazing roundup! Thank you for including my recipe.

    Reply

  2. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (15)Letty / Letty's Kitchen says

    What a great roundup! I want to make every one--which would be a fun endeavor. Thanks for including my soba bowl…

    Reply

  3. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (16)Laura says

    I agree: everything is better in a bowl! Thank you for including my bowl. Looks like a great selection!

    Reply

  4. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (17)Molly says

    Beautiful list! Thanks for including me :)

    Reply

  5. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (18)Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    Thank you SO much for including me!! What an amazing collection! I'll be sharing!

    Reply

  6. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (19)Sam • it doesn't taste like chicken says

    BOOOOWWWWLLLLSSS!!! I love me a big bowl of deliciousness. This post just made me way too hungry for first thing in the morning! Thanks for including my BBQ Chickpea Salad Bowl :)

    Reply

  7. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (20)Stefanie @ Other Than Salad says

    Hey Alissa! I love your blog. This is one epic roundup-- THANK YOU for including my quinoa bowl recipe :) Can't wait to start pinning all these recipes.

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  8. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (21)janet @ the taste space says

    Gorgeous round-up, Alissa. Thank you for including my bowl contribution. :)

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    • 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (23)Alissa Saenz says

      Thank you! I just fixed it!

      Reply

  9. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (24)Sophie | The Green Life says

    What a great roundup Alissa! So much inspiration here! Thanks for including my tempeh bowl :)

    Reply

  10. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (25)Emma D'Alessandro says

    Food in bowls is da best! Thanks for this round-up and for including my Mexican veggie soul bowl.

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  11. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (26)sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    I'm so hungry after scrolling though all these gorgeous bowls, what an inspiring round up!

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    • 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (27)Alissa Saenz says

      Thanks Sue!! Your soba noodle bowls sound amazing!!

      Reply

  12. 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (28)Heather says

    The lemongrass tofu Buddha bowl with peanut sauce was delicious! It was also a great use of my fresh herbs from the garden. Now I’m inspired to start at the top and work my way down. Great job!

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    • 55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (29)Alissa Saenz says

      Yay! So glad you liked it! I hope you enjoy them all!

      Reply

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55 Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for Dinner (2024)

FAQs

Are Buddha bowls healthy? ›

Salmon, shrimp and grilled chicken are all great healthy options. Buddha bowls are highly versatile and easy to tailor to all tastes and dietary restrictions. They also can be made ahead and are easily packable which makes them perfect for do-ahead meal prep and work lunches.

What is the bowl of Buddha? ›

It may originate from presenting a balanced meal, where balance is a key Buddhist concept, from the story of Buddha carrying his food bowl to fill it with whatever bits of food villagers would offer him, to the explanation of the overstuffed bowl resembling the belly of Budai, a 10th-century Chinese monk often confused ...

What is the most eaten vegan food? ›

Most vegan diets include beans in at least one meal per day, including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans and many more. Many vegans consume soy-based proteins such as tofu and tempeh; their mild flavor makes them a great substitute for meat in stir-fries, soups and stews.

What vegan meal can I eat everyday? ›

For a healthy vegan diet: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)

What is the difference between a nourish bowl and a Buddha Bowl? ›

Buddha bowls are similar to another type of dish called nourish bowls – however, the main difference is nourish bowls can include animal protein. Buddha bowls are also known as grain bowls, hippie bowls, macro bowls or power bowls.

Why do they call it a Buddha Bowl? ›

The Veganary suspects Stewart named Buddha bowls after Buddhist monks, since they often carry bowls with them to collect alms. The vegetarian aspect of the meals also mirrors the dietary teachings of the Buddha, which many (but not all) Buddhists interpret as a lacto-vegetarian diet, according to Healthline.

What is the 3 Buddha symbol? ›

The Triratna (Pali: ti-ratana or ratana-ttaya; Sanskrit: tri-ratna or ratna-traya) is a Buddhist symbol, thought to visually represent the Three Jewels of Buddhism (the Buddha, the Dhamma, the Sangha). Symbol of the triratna, as seen in the Sanchi stupa, 1st century BCE.

What are the 4 sides of the Buddha? ›

The Four Sights of Buddha include witnessing an older man, a sick person, a corpse, and an ascetic or wandering renunciant. From these sights, Gautama's charioteer, Chandaka explains to him the nature of aging, illness, death, and the ascetic man.

Why do people pour water on Buddha? ›

Visitors sprinkle clean or scented water over statues of Buddha—the person believed to have started Buddhism—to represent purification and good fortune. Younger people also pour water on the hands of elderly relatives and friends to show their respect and ask for blessings in the coming year.

Can vegans eat pasta? ›

Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, penne, and more—is vegan. It's worth checking the label to be sure, as some pasta contains eggs, but most of the pasta you see on the supermarket shelves is 100% vegan!

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