This nourishing bowl is nutritionally balanced; it contains complex carbohydrates, lean protein, healthy fats, and a lot of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can vary the toppings and proteins you choose for different flavor combinations. 

Yield
1 Servings
Preparation time
25 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Ingredients
4 ½ oz crispy tofu (or roasted chickpeas)
½ C quinoa, cooked (or couscous or bulgur)
¼ C edamame beans (steamed from frozen)
¼ C roasted sweet potato cubes
¼ C roasted broccoli
¼ C shredded purple cabbage
¼ C chopped cucumber
¼ C sliced bell pepper
2 Tbsp cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp pickled onions
2 Tbsp salad dressing (of your choice)
Instructions

1. Prepare your protein source and set aside.

2. Prepare your grain source according to the package directions and set aside.

3. Assemble the bowl: Add 1/2 cup cooked grains to the bottom of a small, round bowl. Add the protein on top of the grains. Arrange the remaining ingredients (starting with the edamame) artfully on top, keeping them separate. Top with your favorite dressing; add feta cheese and/or pumpkin seeds, if using. 

Notes

Optional toppings: 2 Tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese, 2 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds

Chef's Note: We recommend using Lime Avocado Ranch, Thai Peanut, or French Vinaigrette dressing. These recipes can be found at www.gobeyondhunger.org under "Healthy Recipes." 

Per Serving: 547 Calories, 77.5g Carbs, 18.5g Protein, 2.2g Saturated Fat, 427mg Sodium, 9.6g Sugar

Source

This recipe was adapted from loveandlemons.com