Everything tastes better in a bowl. Nourish and buddha bowls are my favorite things to make. This Miso Tahini Tempeh & Cauliflower Nourish Bowl is my latest nourish bowl recipe and it is so good.
This bowl is packed with protein thanks to the tempeh and quinoa. Cauliflower and greens also add a healthy veggie boost. And we can't forget the tahini sauce, this ties everything together and adds healthy fats to this recipe.
I love a good bowl recipe. For more yummy bowl recipes try my tofu buddha bowl or my greek shrimp bowl.
Let's get into the recipe.
Why you'll love this recipe
- gluten free, dairy free, egg free and plant based
- It is easy to make and ready in less than 45 minutes.
- Thanks to the tempeh it is packed with protein.
- It is full of healthy fats and fiber from the tahini and veggies.
Ingredients for Tempeh and Cauliflower Buddha bowl
- tempeh
- soy sauce
- rice wine vinegar
- cauliflower
- maple syrup
- tahini
- water
- garlic
- miso
- quinoa
- lettuce
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions for making High Protein Tempeh Nourish Bowl
- Add tempeh to a bowl and toss with soy sauce, vinegar and maple syrup. Let sit for 10-30 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add tempeh to a sheet pan. Add cauliflower to the same sheet pan and toss with oil, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Bake tempeh and cauliflower for 30-40 minutes until crisp.
- Make your tahini miso sauce by adding all ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with tempeh, cauliflower, greens and quinoa. Top with sauce and scallions (if using).
Substitutions
- Rice wine vinegar- can be subbed with apple cider vinegar
- Quinoa- can be subbed with any grain you like
Equipment
You just need a sheet pan and your oven for this bowl.
Storage instructions for Miso Tempeh Bowl
The bowl filling can be stored in your fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Recipe FAQ
While both are healthy for you, tempeh is less processed and fermented so it could be considered the healthier option.
Recipe Pro-Tips
A good tahini will make your sauce. I suggest Soom Foods.
Other healthy plant based bowls to try
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miso tahini tempeh and cauliflower nourish bowl
Ingredients
Tempeh
- 1 block tempeh - cubed
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- salt/pepper to taste
Cauliflower
- 1 head cauliflower - cut into florets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
Tahini sauce
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 1 ½ tablespoon miso paste
- 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoon water
- 1 clove garlic - minced
Other bowl ingredients
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ~½ cup green of choice I used spring mix
- 2-4 tablespoons chopped scallions or cilantro for topping optional
Instructions
- Add tempeh to a bowl and toss with soy sauce, vinegar and maple syrup. Let sit for 10-30 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add tempeh to a sheet pan. Add cauliflower to the same sheet pan and toss with oil, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Bake tempeh and cauliflower for 30-40 minutes until crisp.
- Make your tahini miso sauce by adding all ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with tempeh, cauliflower, greens and quinoa. Top with sauce and scallions (if using).
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