Why does food taste better when it’s piled high into a big bowl? Is it the endless flavor/taste/texture combinations? The ease (or not, if you like) of prep and clean-up? The way a bowl meal takes all of those stray leftovers in the refrigerator and gives them new, tasty life – or is it simply the perfect circle coziness of the bowl itself?
The answer is all of the above and more – but one thing is for certain. Jackie Sobon (of Vegan Yack Attack) has added her creativity and talent to the vegan bowl lexicon with her cookbook, Vegan Bowl Attack! It should come as no surprise to anyone even remotely aware of Jackie that her recently-published first cookbook (and I’m certain there will be more to come), Vegan Bowl Attack! is incredibly fun. I follow Jackie on Instagram and Facebook (you must be signed into FB for this link to work) and it seems to me Jackie is a woman who knows how to enjoy life.
But more than fun, Vegan Bowl Attack! is full of rock solid, easy to make and delicious to devour plant-based recipes. Let me tell ya, a whole lot of vegan cookbooks cross my desk. Many of them I like well enough, but I know quickly whether or not a cookbook is going to become a kitchen staple. Frankly, most of them end up on my shelves to be opened rarely. No fear of that with Vegan Bowl Attack!. I really, really like this one and I’ve been cooking from it extensively ever since I received it.
To tantalize and inspire your tastebuds, I’ve got Jackie’s easy Scramble Bowl recipe below. (IMO, the Sesame Apricot Granola recipe alone is worth the price of admission. Scroll down to see my photos of this scrumptious snack/breakfast/ice cream topping.)
If you don’t already own a copy of Vegan Bowl Attack! be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win one. (Open to those residing in the U.S. and Canada only.)


- 2 tablespoons (28 ml) mildflavored cooking oil
- 1 package (12 ounces, or 340 g) extra-firm tofu, drained
- 2 tablespoons (6 g) nutritional yeast
- Pinch of ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Indian black salt (kala namak)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup (120 g) half-moon slices of red onion
- 1 cup (150 g) bell pepper strips (any color)
- ½ cup (120 g) cooked black beans
- 2 cups (60 g) packed baby spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (65 g) Roasted Chipotle Salsa (page 46)
- ¼ cup (37 g) peeled, pitted, and diced avocado
- 2 tablespoons (2 g) fresh cilantro
- To make the tofu scramble and fajita veggies: In a large, cast-iron skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Once hot, use your hands to break the tofu apart into large crumbles into the skillet. Brown the tofu for 2 to 3 minutes and then stir it around to brown the other sides. You want it to have a light
- brown crust on a couple of sides. Next, adjust the heat to medium-low and stir in the nutritional yeast,
- turmeric, and Indian black salt until the scramble is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper, and push the scramble to one side of the skillet. Place the red onion and bell peppers into the other half of the skillet and sauté until the onions become translucent. Add the black beans and spinach, cook until the spinach has wilted, and season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble: Divide the scramble and fajita veggies between 2 bowls. Top with the salsa, avocado, and cilantro and serve.
Giveaway runs from September 4 through September 11 and is open to those residing in the U.S. only. Thanks for your participation!
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I put grains, veggies and sauce in my bowl.
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I love to put all sorts of sweets . I put some sort of cookie, nuts and some sort of chocolate!
Sushi bowl is perfection. Did you make the pickled ginger too? I tried, and failed at it this spring cause I can eat wayyyy too much of it but failed at homemade. That granola wont last long either
Looks like another Jackie success !!
No – I cheated and used the bottled variety ;-)! Granola is TOP NOTCH!
Today I put rice noodles, peas, brocolli, and miso in my bowl.
Vegan veggie bowls are my favorite! I love adding beans, baked tempeh, roasted squash, parsnips and beets and topping with homemade butternut squash sauce, salsa, peanut sauce or simply lime juice. Avocado is the finishing touch!
Everything looks so beautiful. I love your photos <3
Thanks, Kathy!
My favorite bowl is a big bowl of fruit for breakfast topped with a spirulina sauce.
I discovered bowl meals last year and am in love with the idea. My favorite has been a salad meal combo. Light but filling.
Bowls are my go-to meal most weeknights!
I combine brown rice with a pickled carrot salsa and beans, usually some cubed tofu in there too. The ideas presented here look delicious and I’m anxious to try them!
Oooh, pickled carrot salsa sounds amazing!
I like chipotle style bowls…anything with guac! <3
Vegan bowls are a morning staple – good old oatmeal with surprises . ☺
I’m with you on that! Infinite variations!
Quinoa, chickpeas, beets and salad dressing!
I put cooked grains, mashed banana (for sweetening), chopped nuts, flax, non-dairy milk, and sometimes chopped or frozen fruit (like peaches, strawberries, or blueberries) or even cocoa powder for a decadent breakfast. I could eat this every morning, because there are so many variations!
Sounds like my kind of breakfast bowl!
BTW, the link is broken for visiting Jackie’s photo Facebook site. However, it can be accessed by searching for it on Facebook.
Thanks! I fixed it :-)!
grains, veggies, beans. cilantro. BAM
If I’m lucky vegan Pad Thai with tofu and veggies!
Steamed greens, beans/lentils and rice with some carrots and beets for something sweet and ginger for a little added zing 😀
Yum!!
I really like burrito bowls. They are so easy to throw together and really easy to customize. =)
I’m still figuring out what I like in my bowl! I do like both smoothie bowls and savory bowls!
I’d love to put the S’mores pudding bowl in my bowl!
:-)!!
And i’d love to have the recipe!! Where can i find it??
Hi Bianca – do you mean the recipe for the scramble burrito bowl? It’s within the post. You can even print it if you like.
No i dont, i mean the smores bowl!
Bianca, the publisher allowed me to share only one recipe from Jackie’s book and that was the Scramble Burrito Bowl. You would have to buy the cookbook for the other recipes.
These look insanely delicious!!!!!
🙂 Thanks, Emily! Everything I taste-tested was fantastic!
Potatoes, Kale, beans, onions and green and red pepper.
I put cherries, coconut, and cacao nibs on a HUGE bowl of nice cream for breakfast! I also make a sushi bowl with edamame and avocado for lunch.
I usually put sweet potatoes, greens, beans and all manner of veggies with some yummy sauce! Thanks for the sample recipe and all the photos ~ they all look amazing!
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oh my. I eat almost EVERY meal in a bowl! Salads, Soups, Buddha Bowls…
Let’s see…. For most, I begin with beans and a grain, a variety of chopped/shredded greens, carrot, celery, onions, avocado as my base. And then I add whatever other fresh veggies I have in the frig. I might steam some of them (like broccoli or green beans). I often toss on some flavor-bright spots, like capers, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, veggie bacon bits, or chopped hot peppers. And I usually add a garlic,spice and herb-rich olive oil and vinegar dressing.
It all sounds delish!
pizza quinoa bowls are my favorite
Love a simple brown rice bowl with tofu/tempeh, veg, sauerkraut, and tahini sauce.
Anything I can…lots of veggies and greens with a nice dressing.
Brown rice, corn, salsa, quacamole, onions
Kale, beans and pistachios with a homemade dressing! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
For savory bowls, I like a grain, lots of veggies, and maybe a low fat sauce. 🙂
Bad link for Jackie Sobon on FB, but I found and visited (and liked) Thanks
Thanks, Karen. I’ve tried to fix that link several times – not sure why it’s not working.
what’s in my bowl? rice and veggies, tempeh, and kimchi 🙂
I love bibimbap: rice, veggies, kimchi, and seared tofu or tempeh, topped with gochujang!
I put in rice and beans and onions and other veggies!
ALL OF THE OATMEAL
Haha! Yes!!
Jackie’s book is the best! I’ve enjoyed each recipe I’ve made so far! So many great pics you did of her recipes Annie!
Lots and lots of veggies and salad!
YOU MADE THESE LOOK AMAZING!! I must come over, and eat, and run your property, and talk coffee!! <3
You absolutely must!! How fun that would be!
Whatever fits….. hahaha! Mostly greens — have trouble finding dressings I like though….