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High Protein Buddha Bowl

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

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Cook Tofu
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil and cook cubed tofu until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Assemble Bowl
  1. In a bowl, layer quinoa, chickpeas, spinach, bell pepper, and carrots. Drizzle with dressing.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 450cal (23%) Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) Protein: 20g (40%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 500mg (22%) Potassium: 800mg (23%) Fiber: 10g (42%) Sugar: 5g (10%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 30mg (36%) Calcium: 100mg (10%) Iron: 4mg (22%)
Keywords: buddha bowl, high-protein, meal prep

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and proteins.

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