Vibrant Bowl Meals for Spring (Plant-Based)

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Spring is here, friends! And what better way to celebrate the season than with vibrant, nourishing, plant-based BOWL MEALS! Think hearty whole grains, seasonal veggies, and plant-based proteins with super flavorful sauces. These bowls are perfect for powering your way through this more active season of the year! Enjoy!

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Spring Buddha Bowl with pickled vegetables, quinoa, kale, and white beans

Spring Buddha Bowl with Quinoa & Lemony White Beans

A Buddha bowl that’s perfect for spring! Fluffy quinoa, lemony marinated white beans, massaged kale salad, lemon & herb bean dip, Green Goddess Dressing, and optional pickled vegetables! Just 10 ingredients required and perfect for meal prep!

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Bowl of vegan noodle stir fry with tofu

Tofu Noodle Stir-Fry with Spring Vegetables

A colorful, flavorful, veggie and noodle stir-fry perfect for spring and beyond! Gluten-free, plant-based, and protein-packed. Versatile and just 10 ingredients required!

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Rice bowl with veggies and edamame

Rainbow Vegetable Edamame Bowls with Teriyaki Sauce

Super flavorful and versatile veggie edamame bowls packed with fiber and protein and topped with teriyaki sauce! Vegan, gluten-free, and simple to make. Just 10 ingredients required!

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Bowl with roasted carrots and beets, lettuce, millet, and white beans

Hearty White Bean Caesar Salad Bowls

A vibrant and satisfying nourish bowl with white beans, root veggies, and creamy vegan caesar dressing! Just 10 ingredients required!

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Tamari and a vegan sushi bowl with ginger marinated tofu

Vegan Sushi Bowls with Ginger Marinated Tofu

Easy vegan sushi bowls with marinated tofu, fresh vegetables, rice, seaweed, and quick pickled carrots! All the fresh, delicious flavor of sushi in convenient, versatile bowl form. Just 10 ingredients required!

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Nourish bowl with roasted sweet potato, romaine, parsley salad, dill garlic sauce, hummus, sauerkraut, tahini, and za'atar

Garlic & Herb Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl (30 Minutes!)

Incredibly nourishing bowl with greens, parsley salad, quick-roasted sweet potato, za’atar, hummus, and our 4-ingredient dill garlic sauce! Ready in 30 minutes, BIG flavor, so delicious!

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Gluten-Free vegan Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowl with fresh vegetables and brown rice

Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sesame Dressing

Wholesome, satisfying bowls with warm cooked grains, crispy miso chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a tangy garlic sesame dressing! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required.

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Roasted sweet potatoes, tofu, and cauliflower topped with green chutney

Tandoori Tofu Sheet Pan Dinner

Sheet pan meal with crumbled tofu, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian-inspired tandoori masala! Just 1 pan and 7 ingredients required for this super satisfying and flavorful vegan meal!

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Hands holding a Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl with chickpeas, veggies, and herby green tahini sauce

Roasted Chickpea & Veggie Bowls with Green Tahini Sauce

Mediterranean-inspired bowls with spicy chickpeas, roasted veggies, optional grains, and an herby green tahini sauce. A nourishing, plant-based meal with just 10 ingredients!

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Fork resting in a Black Bean Buddha Bowl topped with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Black Bean Buddha Bowl with Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce

Incredibly comforting black bean Buddha bowl with steamed kale, brown rice, and gingery lemon tahini sauce! Nourishing ingredients, BIG flavor, a hearty plant-based meal.

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Wood bowl of our Vegan BBQ Bowl with Baked Beans, Coleslaw, and GF Cornbread

Vegan BBQ Bean Bowl with Corn & Coleslaw

A vegan BBQ bowl with smoky BBQ baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and grilled corn or cornbread! A hearty, flavorful, protein- and fiber-rich entrée!

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Bowls of Coconut Curried Golden Lentils with cauliflower rice, cabbage, kale, cilantro, roasted sweet potato, lime and chimichurri

Nourishing Curried Lentil & Sweet Potato Bowl

An amazingly nourishing, delicious bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower rice, curried lentils, and cilantro chutney. Just 30 minutes and SO tasty!

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Plate filled with our Easy Greek Bowl recipe surrounded by tahini sauce, lemon, and sliced vegetables

Greek Goddess Bowl (30 Minutes!)

30-minute, 10-ingredient Greek- and Mediterranean-inspired bowl with vegetables, tabbouleh, vegan tzatziki, and crispy baked chickpeas! A healthy, satisfying entrée or snack.

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Big bowl of roasted vegetables and avocado topped with tahini dressing

Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Bowl (30 Minutes!)

Healthy, easy, and delicious roasted vegetable bowl with tahini dressing and hemp seeds! The perfect 30-minute plant-based meal for any time of the day!

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Big bowl of quinoa topped with vegetables for our Quinoa Gado Gado recipe

Quinoa Gado-Gado Bowl (30 Minutes!)

A modern take on a classic Indonesian dish called Gado-Gado! Quinoa replaces rice for added protein, fresh and steamed veggies add plenty of nutrition and fiber, and it’s all topped with a spicy, 2-minute peanut sauce!

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Smashed chickpea vegan taco bowl drizzled with aji verde sauce

30-Minute Smashed Chickpea Taco Bowls

Peruvian-inspired taco bowls with smashed chickpeas, roasted peppers and onions, and spicy aji verde sauce. A flavorful, hearty, vegan and gluten-free meal ready in just 30 minutes!

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Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls made with guacamole, cilantro, and black beans

Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl

Flavorful 30-minute burrito bowls made with seasoned cauliflower rice, black beans, grilled peppers and onions, and guacamole! Hearty, plant-based fun.

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Chopsticks resting on a bowl filled with our Thai Noodle Bowl recipe with Crispy Almond Butter Tofu

Rice Noodle Bowls with Almond Butter Tofu

30-minute rice noodle bowls with fresh veggies and crispy almond butter tofu! A flavorful, healthy, satisfying plant-based meal.

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Healthy Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowls beside a bowl of tahini sauce and skillet of chickpeas

Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl

Flavorful, filling, 30-minute Buddha bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, onion, kale, crispy chickpeas, and an AMAZING tahini-maple sauce! A healthy, satisfying plant-based meal.

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Using chopsticks to pick up a piece of Sesame Tofu

Sesame Eggplant & Almond Butter Tofu Bowls

Hearty, flavorful, 30-minute Asian-inspired bowl with crispy almond butter tofu and sesame stir-fried eggplant!

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Gold fork in a Smoky Tempeh Burrito Bowl topped with fresh cilantro

Smoky Tempeh Burrito Bowls

Protein-packed tempeh in a smoky red chipotle sauce over brown rice, black beans, and veggies! A hearty, 9-ingredient plant-based meal!

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If you try any of these plant-based bowl meals, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!

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