12 Nourishing and Savory Plant-Based Power Bowls!

Power bowls are so popular because of their versatility and classic flavor combinations! With flavors like smoked chickpeas, citrus tahini, and sriracha tofu, these power bowls are all well balanced, making them irresistibly delicious. For some veggie bowl inspiration, Check out these 12 power bowl recipes that are nourishing for your body and will help keep you satisfied!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Veggie Bowls Archives!

1. Chipotle Green High-Protein Bowl

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With warm, caramelized brussels sprouts, fresh greens, tender sweet potato & crunchy smoked chickpeas – this Chipotle Green High-Protein Bowl by Logan Dunn & Lexus Osman is finished perfectly with a creamy chipotle sauce to make for a smokey, hearty & filling protein-rich meal.

2. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Chickpeas

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These Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Chickpeas by Jenn Sebestyen and Kelli Foster might make you feel healthier simply by looking at them: superfood quinoa, protein-packed chickpeas, nutritional powerhouse greens, and vibrantly fresh cucumber-tomato salad. The Citrus Tahini Sauce is a perfectly creamy sauce to bring it all together.

3. Veggie Bowl with Braised Tofu

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Dinner made easy! This Vegan Veggie Rice Bowl with Braised Tofu and Spicy Ginger-Garlic Sauce by Teri Macovei is the healthy comfort food that you need. It’s sweet, sour, and mildly spicy. All of the flavors and textures are well balanced, making it an irresistible delicious bowl of food.

4. Summer Kitchari Bowl

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Kitchari is an important dish in Ayurveda. This Summer Kitchari Bowl by Emily Fraser is made from mung beans and rice that are lightly seasoned. It’s promoted as being a balancing dish, and easy to digest. All that’s needed is one pot, and while the kitchari does take its time simmering, it doesn’t require much attention. So, while your kitchari is cooking, you can divide your attention among other things and still have a meal that’s delicious and filling

5. The Classic Buddha Bowl

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This Classic Buddha Bowl by Cara Carin Cifelli is the most classic combination and with good reason. It’s easy to make and it’s a freakin’ mouth party! Roasting the sweet potatoes brings out their sweetness, which pairs perfectly with the spiced garbanzo beans. The quinoa makes it extra filling and what would a Buddha bowl be without an avocado? Everything is married together with a delicious maple tahini drizzle.

6. Bangin’ Korean Bibimbap

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Let’s be real, Korean food is one of the best foods on the planet. Bibimbap, in particular, is the rockstar of Korean cuisine. This Bangin’ Korean Bibimbap (meaning “mixed rice”) recipe by Crazy Vegan Kitchen is a dish of steamed rice, served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and meat and served with an addictive gochujang chili sauce. It’s one of the easiest Korean dishes to make completely plant-based because the meat isn’t mandatory!

7. Oaxacan Buddha Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potato

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Famously rich and diverse, Oaxacan cuisine is full of rich, robust flavors and is famous for complex and delicious sauces. Guajina sauce is a regional specialty made from just 3 simple but signature ingredients- pepitas (or pumpkin seeds), chile, and avocado leaves. This Oaxacan Buddha Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potato by Rachel Carr is delicious and with any seasonal vegetables, but sweet potato is a perfect complement to the earthy and mildly spicy sauce.

8. Ginger-Citrus Tofu Power bowl with Bokchoy and Cashews

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Zippy and fresh with a hint of crunch, this Ginger-Citrus Tofu Powerbowl with Bok Choy and Cashews by Amy Height is a perfectly balanced plant-based meal packed with protein and fiber. You’ll love it!

9. Grilled Avocado, Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Power Bowl With Tahini Dressing

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Power up with the wholesome, from-the-earth nutritious goodness found in this addictive bowl of crispy-smoked veggies, crispy chips, creamy avocado, and an herby, tangy tahini dressing. This power Grilled Avocado, Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Power Bowl With Tahini Dressing by Taylor Kiser makes for the perfect healthy, gluten-free, and vegan summer meal! Break out your vegetables and start grilling.

10. Sriracha Tofu Bowl

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Sriracha is the “red gold” of sauces. If you’re a Sriracha lover like we are, you should try this Sriracha Tofu Bowl recipe by Iva Mrdjanov. Every bite is as satisfying as the last, and when your plate is empty, though your mouth may be on fire, you’ll be reaching for seconds.

11. Forbidden Black Rice and Tahini Buddha Bowl

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These colorful “Buddha” bowls are a great way to introduce more veggies into your diet. While there are many different components –artichokes, rice, broccoli, bok choy — they can all be cooked simultaneously, making this an excellent nutrient-dense choice for lunch that provides protein, healthy fats, and a hearty grain, without taking forever to cook. Drizzle these Forbidden Black Rice and Tahini Buddha Bowls by Shanna Laychuck with tahini to add a nutty flavor.

12. Tahini Kale Protein Bowl

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In need of a good summer meal recipe? Don’t worry – we’ve got it covered! If you are anything like us, you probably don’t want to be spending hours in the kitchen during these summer months. For this Tahini Kale Protein Bowl by Nikki and Zuzana, we’re using quinoa, kale, broccoli, crumbled tempeh, hemp seeds, and a tahini ginger sauce. All delicious things in one big protein-packed bowl ready to serve in 20 min!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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