Vibrant Power Bowl

Fuel your day with the Vibrant Power Bowl, a nutrient-packed masterpiece brimming with bold colors, flavors, and wholesome ingredients. This balanced recipe combines fluffy quinoa, protein-rich chickpeas, and a medley of fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper for a satisfying crunch in every bite. Creamy slices of avocado and crumbled feta add decadence, while a zesty tahini-lemon dressing ties it all together with a citrusy kick. Garnished with sunflower seeds for a nutty finish, this power bowl not only delights the palate but also supports a healthy lifestyle. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, vibrant lunch, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and will have you coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 piece Avocado, sliced
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Carrots, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Tahini
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, cover, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat, let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 7

To assemble the power bowl, place a handful of baby spinach in each serving bowl.

Step 8

Add a portion of quinoa to each bowl.

Step 9

Top with the chickpea and vegetable mixture.

Step 10

Add slices of avocado on top and sprinkle with crumbled feta and sunflower seeds.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2180.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2565.9

Total Fat 127.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.5g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 5667.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.7g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 98.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2178.9mg	0%
Iron 5381.2mg	0%
Potassium 3910.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 41.6%