Miso Tahini Veggie Buddha Bowls (Printable)

Miso-tahini brings depth to fresh veggie bowls with zesty pickled radish and nourishing grains.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup broccoli florets
02 - 1 cup cauliflower florets
03 - 1 cup sliced carrots
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 cup baby spinach

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup cooked brown rice

→ Protein

07 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

→ Pickles and Garnish

08 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
09 - 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

→ Miso-Tahini Dressing

13 - 3 tablespoons tahini
14 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
15 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
17 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup
18 - 2 tablespoons water

# Directions:

01 - Whisk apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in sliced radishes and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Steam broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, white miso paste, lemon juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, and water until smooth.
04 - Divide the brown rice between serving bowls, then arrange steamed vegetables, shredded cabbage, baby spinach, and chickpeas on top.
05 - Scatter pickled radishes over each bowl.
06 - Drizzle miso-tahini dressing over all ingredients. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Customizable for any vegetables you have on hand
  • Easy to meal prep and keeps well for a few days
  • The dressing is packed with bold flavor yet easy to whisk together
  • Plant based complete meal that leaves you full and energized
02 -
  • Packed with plant protein and plenty of fiber
  • The dressing can be made ahead and stays creamy for up to five days in the fridge
  • Works as a meal prep option or a last minute dinner
03 -
  • Layer hot roasted vegetables over cool greens for a pleasing temperature contrast.
  • If you have extra time dry roast your sesame seeds for maximum aroma.
  • Never skip rinsing your grains because it makes everything fluffier in the bowl.
  • My biggest tip is to taste the miso-tahini dressing before serving and adjust for that perfect creamy tang because a well balanced sauce truly brings the whole bowl together.
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