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    Quinoa Protein Power Bowl

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted October 21, 2016 (last updated August 7, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    This quinoa protein power bowl is plant-based eating at its best. With almost 17 grams of protein a serving, this bowl is packed with nutrients and flavor.

    Quinoa Protein Power Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce - This healthy protein packed quinoa power bowl has almost 17 grams of protein a serving. Everything you need for a complete meal. - WendyPolisi.com
    Sometimes I feel like the queen of getting off track.

    I can be going along eating well, working out and feeling good, and then BAM! Something happens, and I totally indulge. For many people, that wouldn't be such an issue. In fact, I am a firm believer that an occasional splurge can be healthy.

    The key word? OCCASIONAL.

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    Quinoa Protein Power Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce - This healthy protein packed quinoa power bowl has almost 17 grams of protein a serving. Everything you need for a complete meal. - WendyPolisi.com

    Once I "blow it" more often than not I don't brush myself off and get back to healthy living. Nope, I fall into a downward spiral that can lead to weeks or even months of unhealthy patterns.

    Sadly, this is where I've been for a while now.

    Too much junk, not enough real food.[clickToTweet tweet="Quinoa Protein Power Bowl #vegan #quinoa #bowl" quote="Quinoa Protein Power Bowl"]

    This week, I have vowed to get back on track, and I'm doing it with a veggie-rich diet. No labels, but I am eating plant-based as much as I possibly can. (This is how I feel best.)

    The perfect feel good meal for me is one like this Quinoa Protein Power Bowl.
    Quinoa Protein Power Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce - This healthy protein packed quinoa power bowl has almost 17 grams of protein a serving. Everything you need for a complete meal. - WendyPolisi.comInspired by the Oh She Glows cookbook this quinoa bowl has it all going on! Packed with protein, delicious and filling, this bowl is the perfect example of food that makes you feel good!

     

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    Quinoa Protein Bowl
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    5 from 1 vote

    Protein Packed Quinoa Power Bowl

    This quinoa protein power bowl is plant-based eating at its best. With almost 17 grams of protein a serving, this bowl is packed with nutrients and flavor.


    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 327kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    Lemon Tahini Sauce

    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Quinoa Bowl

    • 1 cup cooked green lentils
    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 red onion chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 red pepper chopped
    • 1 tomato chopped
    • 3 cups spinach or kale roughly chopped
    • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped fine

    Instructions

    • In a food processor or blender, combine tahini, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, olive oil, sea salt, ground pepper and cayenne. Process until combined and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic, bell pepper and tomato, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes more. Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
    • Stir in the tahini dressing, cooked lentils and quinoa. Reduce heat to low and simmer until heated through.
    • Remove from heat and stir in minced parsley.
    • Season with salt and black pepper and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

    Notes

    Adapted from the Oh She Glows Cookbook

    Nutrition

    Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2480IU | Vitamin C: 45.7mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4.8mg

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    Gluten Free RecipesMain Dish RecipesQuinoa RecipesSalad RecipesVegan RecipesVegetarian Recipes

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Nancy Offen

      August 27, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Do you have the recipe for lemon tahini sauce. I would like to try the protein bowl recipe but don't have lemon tahini sauce. Thanks, Nancy

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    2. sue

      March 04, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Hi, regarding the Quinoa Protein Power Bowl I see the recipe asks for uncooked green lentils under ingredients and then the instructions it says to stir in cooked lentils. I'm thinking I should cook the lentils first?? Thanks!

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      • Wendy Polisi

        March 08, 2016 at 2:11 pm

        Hi Sue - yes in step two you cook the lentils according to package instructions.

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    3. Christine Siracusa

      October 21, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      I'm the same. Once I loosen up the reins just a little on my healthy eating all hell breaks loose. This little bowl is the perfect thing to entice me back to the light side though.

      Reply
    4. John Hartil

      October 22, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      It certainly does look so good!

      Reply
    5. Shannon Graham

      September 02, 2017 at 2:35 am

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for a way to up my protein for the day.

      Reply

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