The bowl meal isn’t revolutionary, but dang is it satisfying! There are millions of variations, but we think there’s always room for one more idea. Introducing our easy Veggie Power Bowl! This combination of whole grain, veggies, protein and a sauce makes dinnertime delicious. This one is irresistibly good, pairing the grain with tender roasted broccoli and cauliflower, crunchy raw veg, and finished off with a creamy pop of tahini sauce. Serve it in a shallow bowl and well, it’s swoon-worthy.
Components in this power bowl
The formula for a great power bowl pairs a few key components to make a filling, healthy meal. When you construct it, you’ll want to think about contrasts in colors, flavors, and textures. You’ll also want to make sure that you have enough protein to keep it filling! This is a vegan protein bowl that goes big on plant-based protein. Here are the components of a great power bowl, then we’ll provide more details on each below:
Whole grain Veggies, ideally roasted and fresh veggies for contrasts in texture Protein, vegan, vegetarian, seafood or meat Sauce
Choosing your whole grain
In this power bowl we chose quinoa as the grain: but you can opt for whatever grain you’d like! Here are a few options:
Quinoa is a versatile whole grain that’s actually a seed, not a grain. It’s gluten-free and relatively quick to cook (about 20 minutes total). Couscous is actually tiny grains of pasta: we like it because it takes 10 minutes! Use this if you have a need for speed. Keep in mind it’s not gluten-free. (You can also use Israeli Couscous.) Another quick pasta? Orzo. Rice is an easy gluten-free whole grain. Try our Coconut Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice. Farro or Barley are chewy, hearty whole grains. Keep in mind they’re not gluten-free. Bulgur wheat is even quicker to cook: it takes 10 minutes (also not gluten-free). Millet is a tasty unique seed with a fluffy texture that’s gluten-free.
For the power bowl veggies
When you think about veggies in a power bowl, it’s all about contrasts in colors, flavors and textures! That’s why we like a combination of roasted veggies and fresh veggies if possible. The hearty, savory vibes of roasted veg against the fresh crunch of fresh can’t be beat. In this power bowl we used a favorite combo of roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Here are a few other ideas in the roasted category:
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Roasted Sweet Potatoes Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Broccoli and Carrots Roasted Carrots and Onions or Roasted Peppers and Onions Best Roasted Vegetables
Protein in a power bowl
This power bowl is vegan, so it relies on a quick and easy plant-based protein: canned chickpeas! It’s our favorite idea for quick and easy vegan protein for a bowl meal. But there are lots of different ways to add protein here, including seafood. Here are a few protein options:
Canned beans like Easy Canned Chickpeas, Easy White Beans, Easy Cannellini Beans or Easy Black Beans Lentils like Seasoned Brown Lentils, Easy French Lentils or Seasoned Black Lentils Recipe Tuna like canned tuna or Seared Ahi Tuna Salmon like canned salmon, Baked Salmon or Seared Salmon Shrimp like Baked Shrimp or Sauteed Shrimp
Sauces and drizzles
The best part of a power bowl? The sauce! Don’t overlook this aspect: it brings the dominating flavoring to your veggie bowl. Here we used our fan-favorite Tahini Sauce, a blend of lemon and creamy tahini that’s utterly irresistible (we think!). But there are many different options. Here are some favorite veggie bowl sauces:
Easy Tahini Sauce or Easy Tahini Dressing Lemon Tahini Dressing Sesame Ginger Dressing Carrot Ginger Dressing Cilantro Lime Dressing or Creamy Cilantro Sauce Easy Avocado Sauce or Easy Avocado Crema Salsa Dressing or Salsa Ranch Dressing
And that’s it! Let us know what you think of this veggie power bowl and what you choose for your elements. We love this combination, but there are endless variations!
More veggie bowl recipes
There are so many more different veggie bowl meal ideas! Here are some favorite bowl recipes:
Try our quick and easy Quick Hummus Bowls Browse these 10 Easy Vegan Bowls Opt for a simple Quick Burrito Bowl Go for a Simple Salmon Bowl or Shrimp Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice Grab a Easy Rice Bowl or Easy Grain Bowl Try a Poke Bowl or Vegan Poke Bowl
This power bowl recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free. 5 from 1 review
