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Ingredients
- Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or farro
- 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas or black beans
- 1/2 cup roasted sweet potato cubes
- 1/2 cup steamed or roasted broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- Handful of baby spinach or mixed greens
- Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini or hummus
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin if needed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts (like almonds or walnuts)
- Pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil)
- Pickled onions or sauerkraut
Instructions
- Prepare the grains and vegetables: Cook your chosen grain (quinoa, brown rice, farro) following the package directions. Set it to the side. Roast sweet potatoes by preheating the oven to about 400°F (200°C). Toss those sweet potato cubes with some olive oil plus salt and pepper. Then roast them for around 20 to 25 minutes until they are soft. Steam or roast broccoli till it's as tender as you like.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a big bowl, start with mixed greens or baby spinach at the bottom. Add a scoop of cooked grains. Layer on chickpeas next; add roasted sweet potato, then steamed broccoli, followed by shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and avocado.
- Make the dressing: In a little bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water (for thinning), along with garlic powder and just a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Adjust how it tastes; if too thick, use more water.
- Drizzle and Serve: Pour dressing over your bowl. Sprinkle optional extras like nuts, seeds, or herbs. Eat right away or store it in an airtight container for preparing meals later on. Serve alongside a warm bowl of Vegan Tomato Soup or a fresh Cucumber Mint Salad for a complete plant-based meal
TIPS & VARIATIONS
- Grain choices: Swap quinoa with farro or brown rice, bulgur, or barley as you like.
- Extra Protein: Boost protein by adding tofu, tempeh, or extra chickpeas for more heartiness.
- For dressing: Switch up dressings using balsamic vinaigrette, creamy avocado, and spicy sriracha now and then.
- Add some crunch: Try roasted chickpeas, toasted sesame seeds, or crumbled tortilla chips.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Get everything ready in advance, but don't mix till eating time so it's fresh. Keep dressing apart too to avoid sogginess.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Chickpea Salad for a quick, flavorful side
NUTRITION INFORMATION
- Calories: To get into a good workout, you need calories, and 315k calories here.
- Carbohydrate Content: Carbohydrates are digested into simple sugars. 38 g carbs in the meal.
- Protein Content: This provides 14 grammes of protein, which supports muscle building as well as recovery.
- Fat: 18 g in your serving reports will assist you in staying on the diet.
- Sodium: 298 mg of sodium is used.
- Fibre: This comes to 7 grammes of fibre.
- Sugars: 5 g sugar depending on fruits and honey used
- Calcium: 231 mg of calcium are supplied.
- Iron: 4 mg of iron are received within this recipe.
- Cholesterol: An amount of 0 mg is observed here.
- Potassium: An amount of 535 mg is obtained here.
Simple, satisfying, and super nutritious! These meatless plant-based grain bowl are packed with protein and flavor, all with minimal effort. With fewer ingredients, you will get more protein. Observe all the nutrition from this recipe. This recipe is very easy and quick to prepare. It is suitable for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner with different grains and vegetables and is full of proteins that keep you healthy and energised all day.
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