Protein Power Veggie Bowl Recipe
Base Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 cup roasted chickpeas (or black beans/lentils)
1 cup steamed or sautéed broccoli
½ cup shredded carrots
½ avocado, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp hummus or tahini drizzle
Handful of baby spinach or mixed greens
Optional Protein Boosters:
1 boiled egg or scrambled tofu (for extra protein)
Tempeh or grilled tofu strips
Hemp seeds (sprinkle on top, 1 tbsp = 3g protein)
Edamame (½ cup = 9g protein)
Flavor Additions:
Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Olive oil drizzle or tahini dressing
Salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, or chili flakes
Easy Tahini Dressing:
Mix together:
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp maple syrup or agave
1 garlic clove (minced)
Water to thin to desired consistency
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Cook your grain base (quinoa, rice, etc.).
Prepare protein: roast chickpeas or pan-fry tofu/tempeh
Steam or sauté broccoli and any other hearty veggies.
Assemble everything in a bowl: base first, then layers of veggies and protein.
Top with avocado, dressing, and seeds.
Enjoy warm or cold.
Nutrition Tip:
A bowl like this can pack 25–35g of protein, depending on your toppings. For even more, consider adding a scoop of unflavored plant-based protein to the dressing or into the grains while cooking.