Vegan Protein Power Bowl

Prep: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

As an athlete, getting enough protein is essential to help your muscles recover and grow after training sessions. This vegan protein power bowl recipe is packed with plant-based protein sources like quinoa, chickpeas, and edamame to help you refuel and recover.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup edamame, shelled

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup tahini

• 1/4 cup water

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Rinse the quinoa and add it to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

2. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, shell the edamame, dice the bell pepper, slice the avocado, and chop the cilantro and green onions.

3. To make the dressing, whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.

4. Once the quinoa is cooked, assemble the power bowl. Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls, then top with the chickpeas, edamame, bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.

5. Drizzle the dressing over the power bowls and enjoy!

Calories: 490

Protein: 31g

Fat: 19g

Carbohydrates: 53g

Fiber: 14g

Sugar: 11g

Tips:

• You can add other ingredients to the power bowl as well, like roasted sweet potato, sautéed mushrooms, or grilled tofu.

• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.