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.
Servings 6
Calories 327kcal
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