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Home » Quinoa Recipes » Gluten Free Quinoa Recipes » Quinoa Protein Power Bowl

Quinoa Protein Power Bowl

Published: Oct 21, 2016 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Jun 7, 2019 · 498 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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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 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 Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
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
  • For the Quinoa Bowl
  • 1 cup uncooked 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 to mato 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.
  • Cook lentils according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 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.

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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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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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.

      Reply
  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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