Description
A flexible, protein-packed bowl perfect for meal prep and family dinners. Includes variations like Healthy Beef and Pepper Bowl, Chickpea Quinoa Bowl, and Mediterranean Power Bowl.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 lb protein (chicken, beef, salmon, or chickpeas)
2 cups assorted roasted vegetables (e.g., peppers, broccoli, onion)
1/2 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
2 tbsp dressing (tahini, lemon vinaigrette, tzatziki)
Fresh herbs, seeds or avocado for topping
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa and let cool completely.
2. Season and grill or sauté your choice of protein.
3. Roast vegetables at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
4. Portion cooked quinoa, protein, and vegetables into 4 meal prep containers.
5. Top each bowl with cottage cheese or yogurt.
6. Add dressing, herbs, and toppings when ready to serve.
Notes
Store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Use any grain base you like brown rice, farro, or cauliflower rice work well too.
Fresh toppings like avocado or lemon juice should be added just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: High Protein Recipes
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg