The easiest route to a healthy, satisfying meal. Scroll on for 9 of my favorite vegan grain bowls.
The grain bowl is one of my all-time favorite meal formats for any time of day. First off, it’s practical – you get your complex carbs, protein, fat, and veggies, all in one easy meal. Secondly, the variety of textures and colors makes grain bowls satisfying and rarely boring. In fact, I could eat one (or three!) every day and be very happy.
Whatever ingredients you choose for your bowl, contrast is key. Aim for a mix of hot and cold ingredients, and of chewy, crunchy, and creamy textures. A delicious sauce to bring it all together is a must, too.
Below, I’ve rounded up 9 of my go-to vegan grain bowls. Most of these work for lunch and dinner, travel well (if you wanna bring them on a trip or simply to the office), and are meal prep-able, too.
Tofu Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce
Inspired by Sweetgreen (a fancy salad chain), this tastes just as impressive but doesn’t cost $17.
Vegan Sushi Bowls
An easy way to enjoy all your favorite sushi components (rice, veg, nori, spicy mayo) – without the fuss of rolling.
Farro Bowls with Garlicky Beans and Tahini Dressing
A Mediterranean-inspired bowl.
Sheet Pan Dinner with Tzatziki-ish Sauce
A roasted veggie and tofu sheet pan dinner that turns into a grain bowl thanks to brown rice.
Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Featuring an amazing curried tahini dressing.
Soba Noodle Bowl with Tofu and Cucumbers
Soba (buckwheat noodles) makes a perfect base for this summery bowl.
Quinoa Bowl with Charred Broccoli and Sesame-Ginger Sauce
An Asian-inspired, protein-packed option.
Vegan Poke Bowl with Zucchini
This plant-based bowl features juicy zucchini in place of the traditional fish.
Black Bean and Plantain Bowls with Guacamole
This Latin-inspired grain-free bowl features sweet plantains.
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