Vegan Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable)

A colorful, nutrient-packed bowl featuring roasted vegetables, chickpeas, fresh greens, and creamy 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 (arugula, spinach, 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 fresh lemon juice
16 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
19 - Salt to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - In a large bowl, 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 in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender with light caramelization.
04 - While vegetables roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Add additional water gradually to achieve desired pourable consistency.
05 - Divide mixed greens equally among four serving bowls. Top each with chickpeas, roasted vegetables, avocado slices, halved 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 tastes infinitely more interesting than the sum of its parts.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble in minutes when hunger actually strikes.
  • Every bite feels indulgent and nourishing at the same time, no guilt required.
02 -
  • Don't skip tossing the vegetables halfway through roasting—that one extra step is what prevents them from drying out and ensures even caramelization.
  • Add your tahini dressing right before eating, not earlier, because the greens will wilt under its weight if it sits too long.
  • The dressing thickens slightly as it sits, so if you're making it ahead, thin it with a splash of water just before serving.
03 -
  • If your tahini dressing breaks or becomes too thick, warm it gently and whisk in a splash of hot water—tahini can be temperamental but it always comes back together.
  • Taste the dressing before you drizzle it because saltiness varies wildly between different brands of tahini and hummus, and you might need to adjust.
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