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protein power bowl

Creamy Basil Protein Power Bowl

This vegan protein bowl is the best salad you will ever make! It is tossed in an ultra creamy basil vinaigrette you will literally want to put on EVERYTHING! This power bowl is packed with protein, veggies and is a super filling and nutritious meal! You can make it in under 20 minutes and is perfect to make for a healthy lunch or weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 3 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 Sweet Potato
  • ¾ cup Corn
  • ¾ cup Black Beans
  • 1 250g Package Tempeh
  • 1 Shredded Carrot
  • 1 cup Steamed Broccoli
  • ⅓ cup Crushed Corn Chips

For the Creamt Basil Vinaigrette

  • ¼ Red Onion
  • 1½ cup Packed Basil
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Hemp Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Chili Flakes
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • Cook your quinoa in a pot with some water. You can serve it warm or run it under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to chill it before adding it to your salad.
  • Chop your sweet potato into small cubes and air fry for 15 minutes at 400f tossing halfway through.
  • Steam your broccoli for a few minutes and prep the rest of your veggies.
  • Add the ingredients for your dressing into a blender and blend until completely smooth.
  • Slice your tempeh into small cubes and pan fry in a touch of olive oil until crispy on both sides.
  • Add everything to a large bowl and toss to combine.
  • If using for meal prep put the dressing on the side and drizzle on before you'd like to enjoy it!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serveCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 23.5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 686mgPotassium: 1054mgFiber: 118gSugar: 9.7gVitamin A: 15216IUVitamin C: 37.8mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 5.1mg
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