Vegan Protein Pasta Buddha Bowl

Name: Vegan Protein Pasta Buddha Bowl
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Protein Pasta; carrot; radishes; smoked tofu; frozen, shelled edamame (soy beans); arugula (rocket); tahini (sesame paste); soy sauce; vinegar (e.g. rice or white wine vinegar); maple syrup or agave nectar; lime, just the juice; minced ginger

with tofu and a sesame dressing

30 min

foodspring

By Candy Lexa
April 6, 2021

Why trust us?

For us, the buddha bowl is more than just a trend. Buddha bowls have a place in every fitness-conscious kitchen. It’s a snap to adjust the macros exactly how you need them. And you can always change what you put in them, so you’ll never get bored! Our vegan recipe unites delicious Protein Pasta with crunchy vegetables, savory smoked tofu, and a creamy sesame dressing. So delicious!

Ingredients

1 Person

For the bowl:

50 g

Protein Pasta
60 g

carrot
2 Stk.

radishes
50 g

smoked tofu
30 g

frozen, shelled edamame (soy beans)
20 g

arugula (rocket)
optional topping:

fresh coriander leaves, sesame seeds

For the sesame dressing:

1 tbsp

tahini (sesame paste)
1 tsp

soy sauce
1 tsp

vinegar (e.g. rice or white wine vinegar)
1 tsp

maple syrup or agave nectar
0.5

lime, just the juice
1 small piece

minced ginger
2 tbsp

water

Preparation

1

Put a small pot of water onto the stove to boil.
2

Meanwhile, cut the carrot into thin matchsticks. Slice the radishes and smoked tofu into thin slices.
3

When the water has come to a boil, salt generously and add the Protein Pasta. Cook for 7 minutes, until it is al dente.
4

You can add the edamame to the pot for the last 3 minutes of cooking time to thaw them. When the time is up, drain the pot.
5

Saute the tofu slices in a dry pan for 5 minutes until crispy.
6

To make the sesame dressing: Put all ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Change the amount of water you add if you like your dressing thicker or runnier.
7

Now, put together your buddha bowl. Arrange the arugula (rocket), Protein Pasta, edamame, carrots, radishes, and smoked tofu in the bowl of your choice so you are happy with how it looks.
8

Drizzle with the sesame dressing. Garnish with coriander leaves and sesame seeds as desired.
1

Enjoy!