This Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spicy Peanut Dressing is a sure-fire way to fill your belly with a mass of healthy nutrients and have a great tasting lunch this Veganuary too.
Post originally published in 2017
Happy New Year friends!!!
To celebrate, I’ve remade this gorgeous Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spicy Peanut Dressing for Veganuary!
I also made a fun little YouTube video in Myrtle the Campervan if you fancy taking a peek :)
This recipe is perfect if you’re new to the world of vegan food (or trying to convince a hardened meat eater that Vegunary is a good idea).
It’s bright and colourful, and each bite is interesting in taste and texture.
And that spicy peanut sauce is… the… BOMB!
The base to this vegan Buddha Bowl is made from pre-cooked quinoa, which takes just a few minutes to cook.
Giving you just enough time to mix up that yummy peanut dressing.
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Simply cook the quinoa from scratch (or use a pre-cooked version if you’re short on time).
Then top with the toppings and drizzle with that spicy peanut sauce.
So quick.
So easy.
SOOOO tasty!
If you’re making extras for a packed lunch or extra meal, let the quinoa mix cool thoroughly before adding the veggies.
This yummy vegan buddha bowl will then happily sit in your fridge for a day or two, until you’re ready to devour.
Although I’d keep the avocado whole until you’re ready to eat.
And finally, if this vegan Buddha bowl becomes a regular on your menu plan, why not try swapping out the spicy peanut sauce for this tahini sauce once in a while?
It’s soooooo good!
Please do let me know if you give this vegan Buddha bowl a try.
I’d love to know what you think!
Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Enjoy!
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 50 g green beans diced
- 250 g quinoa ready to eat/cooked
- 200 g sweetcorn from can, drained
- 200 g red kidney beans from can, drained
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 handful watercress
- 40 g cashew nuts
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 lime quartered
- 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar red or white wine vinegar would both work well
- 1 tbsp sesame oil olive oil would be fine too
- 1 tsp agave syrup or sugar
- 1 tsp Sriracha or hot chilli sauce to taste less, or more, to suit taste
Heat a skillet or saute pan over a medium heat.
Add the coconut oil and green beans, and cook for 30-60 seconds.
Pour in the cooked quinoa, red kidney beans and sweetcorn. Stir well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the beans are just how you like them.
Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients together and taste, adding more sriracha if necessary.
Divide the quinoa between two bowls, then top with the avocado, watercress, cashew nuts, sesame seeds and the juice of 1/4 of a lime.
Serve with the spicy peanut dressing, and enjoy!
This Vegan Buddha Bowl with Spicy Peanut Dressing recipe came to be after I was challenged by Iceland to create a nutritious and tasty vegan meal. And as a great starting point I could use any of the products from their frozen superfood range.
I plumped for their Zesty Bean Quinoa which contains a bunch of powerhouse ingredients. Perfect for soothing and nourishing after the excesses of Christmas.
The more I use Iceland products, the more impressed I become at their core messages and quality standards. This little bag of quinoa for example only contains ingredients that you would find in your own kitchen. Real foods like lemon zest, parsley and garlic. I don’t know about you but I’ve come to expect pre-made food to be loaded with preservatives and artificial everything.
I guess as frozen food is preserved by the freezer, Iceland can focus on the real food instead of the man made additives to lengthen the shelf life. Go figure.
Huge thanks to Iceland for sponsoring this recipe thereby allowing me to continue bringing you tasty content, for free! As always all thoughts (and leftovers!) are my own.
Janie x
recipesfromapantry says
Oh how very lush. Another fab use for Iceland Food’s zesty quinoa. I really love that mix.
Jane Sarchet says
It’s the first time I’ve used it Bintu, and i love it too!
Janie x
Al says
Iceland as in the high street frozen food store?
Jane Sarchet says
The one and only Al. Have you shopped there lately?
Janie x
Al says
I haven’t been there for years. I always assumed that their food was very processed for some reason. I will pop in to have a look next time I’m in town! Thanks for the tip off! (I was going to say they should advertise this more often but as I don’t watch tv they may well do!!!)
Jane Sarchet says
Haha, I know exactly what you mean Al. When I first started working with Iceland I had the same idea, but I have been really impressed at the quality of the produce in store – and the savings you can make on your weekly spend.
Obviously you’ll still see plenty of frozen pizza and ping meals, but the seafood range has been the biggest eye opener for me – it’s frozen within hours of being caught and is therefore sashimi (sushi) quality.
I also stock up on the frozen fruit as it’s much cheaper than the out-of-season ‘fresh’ stuff in the supermarkets.
I’d love to know what you think after you pay them a visit, and see if you could be another convert :)
Janie x
patisseriemakesperfect says
This looks so delicious and really healthy. When I think of vegan food I just think of all the restrictions, but this is actually something I’d eat without even thinking, oh it’s vegan.
I will definitely be making this.
Jane Sarchet says
Exactly! I’m definitely not vegan but I am lactose intolerant so a lot of my meals are accidentally vegan.
The thing I find most with meals like this is how light and energised I feel after eating them, as opposed to weighed down and stuffed.
Janie x
shashi at runninsrilankan says
I am loving all the crunch from the cashews and watercress in this Budha bowl – and that delicious Spicy Peanut Dressing is the perfect accompaniment!
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Shashi :)
Janie x
Corina says
I love all the ingredients in these bowls too! I love the nutty peanut dressing and the extra cashew nuts in it.
Jane Sarchet says
It’s soooo tasty Corina!
Janie x
swayam says
We love Buddha bowls at my place. In fact I have a pretty similar one on the blog myself! LOVE a peanut dressing!
Jane Sarchet says
They make a great meal don’t they Swayam?
Janie x
Bintu (@recipespantry) says
This looks so good for you, I really love the spicy peanut dressing and avocados as so good for the heart
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks so much Bintu :)
Janie x
Claire Jessiman (@foodiequine) says
This is the kind of accidentally vegan food that I LOVE. I’m a huge fan of both avocado and nuts so their addition to the hero product of the Zesty Bean Quinoa is just perfect. As for the peanut dressing… #DROOL
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks for stopping by Claire, and yep, that dressing was droolworthy!
Janie x
Katherine Hackworthy says
What a stunning way to use frozen foods! I agree that the zesty bean quinoa is amazing and I LOVE what you’ve done with it.
akaleistar says
That looks really good!
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you :)