High Protein Plant-Based Power Bowl

Recipe:
High-Protein Plant-Based Power Bowl
This recipe features a variety of plant-based foods that are high in protein, making it both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients:
Base:
1 cup cooked quinoa (8g protein)
1 cup steamed kale or spinach (5g protein)
Toppings:
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (7g protein)
1/2 cup cooked lentils (9g protein)
1/4 cup edamame (8g protein)
1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (7g protein)
1/4 avocado, sliced (optional, for creaminess)
Sauce:
2 tbsp tahini (5g protein)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp maple syrup or agave
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)
Optional Add-ons:
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (4g protein)
1 tbsp chia seeds or hemp seeds (3-5g protein per tbsp)

Instructions:
Cook the base: Prepare quinoa according to package instructions and steam the kale or spinach until tender.

Prepare toppings:
Cook chickpeas and lentils if not already pre-cooked.
Steam edamame until bright green and tender.
Roast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until slightly golden.

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust water for desired consistency.

Assemble the bowl:
Start with the quinoa and steamed greens as the base.
Add chickpeas, lentils, edamame, and roasted pumpkin seeds on top.
Drizzle the tahini sauce over the bowl.
Optional: Sprinkle nutritional yeast and chia/hemp seeds on top for an extra boost of protein and flavour.

Serve and enjoy: This power bowl is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.

Protein Breakdown
This recipe packs approximately 40–45g of protein per serving, depending on the exact measurements and optional add-ons.

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