Edamame Bowl with Miso Tahini Dressing

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This healthy Asian-inspired Edamame Bowl with Miso Tahini Dressing is a complete meal. Made with edamame, quinoa, and veggies, it has a balance of flavors.

Edamame Quinoa Buddha Bowl with chopsticks.

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This Edamame Bowl with Miso Tahini Dressing is a healthy meal. It has a balance of flavors and is customizable to suit your tastebuds.

I have included edamame, quinoa, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, kelp, and a miso tahini dressing. You are probably thinking: Willow, why on Earth would I want to eat seaweed?

Well, first of all, you could use fresh greens instead, if you really are resistant to the whole seaweed idea. Second, I have doctored up the seaweed, so you won't even notice that you are eating seaweed. No seaweed taste here!

Other quinoa recipes you might like are my Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl and Gluten Free Tabbouleh. It is made with jalapeño and cilantro for a twist on a classic dish.

If you love miso, try my Cashew Miso Dip. Other recipes to try are my Vegan Tahini Noodles recipe, Gluten-Free Tempura Batter, and my Tofu Peanut Noodle Bowl.

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❤️ Why You'll Love It
What Is A Buddha Bowl?
🧾 Ingredients
🔪 Instructions
💭 Tips
👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
Other Vegan Asian-Inspired Recipes
📋 Recipe
💬 Comments

❤️ Why You'll Love It

It is a complete meal in one bowl.
It has a balance of flavors.
It's customizable to suit your tastebuds.

What Is A Buddha Bowl?

I have seen Buddha bowls all over the internet for a while now, and I became curious. There are a few different stories of how and when they came about, but no consensus. Some say they are called such because the bowl looks like the round belly of a Buddha.

Other stories suggest it has to do with a Buddhist's begging bowl. The thing that I know is why I was attracted to them in the first place. They contain ingredients that I normally eat in one sitting, and sometimes in one bowl.

As I understand it, a Buddha bowl is a meal-sized bowl that includes a grain, greens, raw and/or cooked vegetables, a protein, a dressing (many times tahini based), and possibly a fermented food (like kimchi). They also can have nuts or seeds.

This vegan Buddha bowl with Asian flavors is a versatile meal. Use leftover veggies or the ones listed here. Change it up each day to make things more interesting.

🧾 Ingredients

Miso Tahini Dressing

Miso: I used white miso paste because it is gluten-free. It also is the mildest flavor among the varieties of miso that you can buy.
Tahini: Adds a nutty flavor.
Lime juice: Adds a bright tangy flavor. You also could use lemon juice or brown rice vinegar.
Water
Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You also could use agave syrup.
Tamari: Adds an umami flavor. I used low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You also could use soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.
Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

Kelp (or use lettuce greens)

Kelp: Adds a salty vegetal flavor. If you are not a fan of seaweed (totally understandable), you could use kale, spinach, Romaine lettuce, or your favorite greens.
Sesame oil: Adds a nutty flavor. I used toasted sesame oil.
Tamari: Adds an umami flavor. I used low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You also could use soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.

For the Bowl

Quinoa: I like to buy quinoa in the bulk section of the grocery store. You can also find it in packages on the shelves.
Water
Shredded carrots: Adds sweetness. You could use another vegetable.
Sliced cucumber: Adds crunch. I prefer English cucumbers because they have a thin skin and fewer seeds.
Bell pepper: Adds sweetness and crunch. I used a yellow bell pepper. You could also use a red bell pepper, an orange pepper, or a green pepper. You could also use another veggie instead.
Frozen edamame: I used frozen shelled edamame. It can be cooked on the stovetop or microwaved. See the package for directions.
Sesame seeds: For garnish. Adds a nutty flavor. You also could use roasted cashews or roasted peanuts. Green onion would also taste good.
Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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🔪 Instructions

Miso Tahini Dressing

Step 1: Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Mix well.

Kelp

Step 1: Place kelp and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer.

Step 2: Cook for 15 minutes on medium-high heat, or until tender. Drain water.

Step 3: Place kelp in a skillet with toasted sesame oil and tamari. Cook for a couple of minutes, so the kelp takes on the flavors.

Edamame Bowl

Step 1: Rinse quinoa thoroughly.

Step 2: Place quinoa in a saucepan with water.

Step 3: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes.

Step 4: Layer quinoa, edamame beans, kelp, carrots, and cucumber in serving bowls.

Step 5: Drizzle miso tahini dressing and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

💭 Tips

If you buy your quinoa in bulk, make sure to thoroughly rinse your quinoa. It contains saponin, which gives it a soapy or bitter taste if not rinsed. If you buy packaged quinoa, make sure that it says it was rinsed before packaging.
Toast your quinoa for a more nutty flavor before adding liquid and cooking it.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

Do I need to heat edamame?

It depends on if you buy edamame that is pre-cooked and labeled "ready to eat". If the package says it was blanched, it will still need to be reheated.

Can you buy pre-cooked edamame?

Yes, there are brands that sell pre-cooked edamame that is ready to eat, like Trader Joe's.

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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