A complete protein-packed plant-based meal
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked lentils (green or brown)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 roasted sweet potato, cubed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp water (adjust for consistency)
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Toss quinoa, lentils, greens, sweet potato, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
- Blend dressing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the bowl.
- Top with avocado slices and serve.
Per Serving (1/4 of bowl):
- Protein: ~20 g
- (From lentils and quinoa, a complete amino acid profile)
- Fat: ~18 g
- (From tahini and avocado)
- Carbohydrates: ~50 g
- (From lentils, quinoa, and sweet potato)
- Fiber: ~10 g
- (From greens, lentils, and quinoa)
- Key Micronutrients:
- Iron: ~30% DV
- Vitamin A: ~150% DV
- Vitamin C: ~40% DV
Grocery list
- Lentils (green or brown)
- Quinoa
- Spinach or kale
- Sweet potato
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
For the Dressing:
- Tahini
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Sea salt and pepper