Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups organic kale, chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and dried
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) for roasting.
- Step 2: Prepare Potatoes – Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and paprika.
- Step 3: Roast Vegetables – Spread potatoes on a tray and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Step 4: Cook Quinoa – Boil 2 cups of water, add quinoa, simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Sauté Chickpeas – Pan-fry chickpeas in a skillet until slightly crispy and golden.
- Step 6: Massage Kale – Drizzle kale with lemon juice and oil, rubbing until leaves soften.
- Step 7: Build Base – Divide cooked quinoa and massaged kale into two large serving bowls.
- Step 8: Add Protein – Top the bowls with the roasted sweet potatoes and crispy chickpeas.
- Step 9: Slice Avocado – Place fresh avocado slices on top for healthy fats and creaminess.
- Step 10: Final Garnish – Sprinkle with nutritional yeast, hemp hearts, and extra pepper to finish.
Notes
This meal is designed for high performance and long-lasting energy, perfect for a busy lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern American Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
Keywords: Lizzo, Plant-based, Weight Loss, Healthy, Vegan, Energy Bowl