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High Protein Power Bowl Ideas

Elevate Your Eats with High Protein Power Bowl Ideas

Discover high protein power bowl ideas that transform your lunch with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, beans, and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup Black Beans canned or cooked
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 medium Avocado diced
  • ½ cup Bell Pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 2 cups Mixed Greens
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper a dash
For Topping
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
  2. While quinoa cooks, chop the vegetables: dice avocado, chop bell pepper, finely dice red onion, and halve cherry tomatoes.
  3. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Add black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, diced avocado, chopped bell pepper, diced red onion, and mixed greens.
  4. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the mixed ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to mix and match ingredients and experiment with seasonal produce to keep your bowls exciting throughout the year.

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