Vegan Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable Page)

A nourishing bowl featuring roasted vegetables, chickpeas, avocado, olives, hummus, and tangy 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, or 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Combine diced zucchini, chopped bell pepper, sliced red onion, and diced eggplant in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through roasting. Vegetables are ready when tender and lightly caramelized at edges.
04 - While vegetables roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Add additional water gradually until dressing reaches desired pourable consistency.
05 - Divide mixed greens equally among four serving bowls. Layer chickpeas, roasted vegetables, avocado slices, and Kalamata olives on top of greens. Add a generous portion of hummus to each bowl.
06 - Drizzle tahini dressing evenly over each bowl immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, leaving you with a restaurant-quality bowl that actually tastes homemade.
  • Every bite delivers something different—creamy avocado, salty olives, and that sesame depth from the tahini keep your palate interested.
  • It's the kind of meal that satisfies vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, so no one feels like they're eating something boring.
02 -
  • The tahini dressing seems too thick at first, but keep whisking and adding water gradually—it loosens up beautifully and you'll avoid overdoing it.
  • Don't let your roasted vegetables cool completely before assembling, because the warmth brings out the flavors in the greens and makes the whole bowl taste more intentional.
03 -
  • Make the tahini dressing ahead of time and store it in a jar—it keeps for almost a week and tastes even better the next day once the flavors have melded together.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep the components separate and assemble just before eating so nothing gets soggy or wilts.
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