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High Protein Buddha Bowl

A nutritious and filling Buddha bowl packed with high protein ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: healthy, Vegetarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
Proteins
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tofu cubed
Vegetables
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook Tofu
  1. In a pan, sauté cubed tofu until golden brown.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, sautéed tofu, spinach, carrots, and bell pepper.
Prepare Dressing
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the Buddha bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This bowl can be customized with your favorite vegetables and proteins.

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