Protein Bowl (Vegan Buddha Bowl)

Name: Protein Bowl (Vegan Buddha Bowl)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Ingredients: 1 block Firm Tofu (drained (note 1)); 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil ((note 2)); 1 tablespoon Cornstarch ((note 3)); 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 3 cups Cooked Quinoa (equivalent 1 cup uncooked); 1/2 cup Cabbage (thinly shredded); 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced); 1 cup Cooked Edamame (lukewarm); 1 large Carrot (peeled, thinly sliced); 1/4 cup Almond Butter ((note 4)); 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar ((note 5)); 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup ((note 6)); 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil ((note 2)); 1/4 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes; 2-3 tablespoons Coconut Milk ((note 7)); 2 teaspoons Hemp Seeds; 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:30min

This Protein Bowl recipe is a healthy quinoa bowl loaded with crispy tofu coated in almond sauce and crunchy vegetables and packed with 25g of protein for a meat-free protein lunch.

Updated at: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:58 GMT