Description
These High-Protein Quinoa Meal Prep Bowls are a wholesome, make-ahead meal filled with roasted vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and a zesty lemon tahini sauce. Perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets, they deliver balanced nutrition, plant-based protein, and vibrant flavor that keeps you energized throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2–3 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 2 avocados, sliced (for serving)
- 1/2 cup tahini
- Juice of 1–2 lemons
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon of oil and turmeric. Spread on a baking sheet.
- In the same bowl, toss sweet potatoes with oil, chili powder, and cumin. Spread evenly on the sheet.
- Finally, toss brussels sprouts with oil and arrange them on the baking sheets, leaving space between vegetables.
- Roast vegetables for 25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, cook quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the lemon tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Season with salt to taste.
- Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa and roasted vegetables. Add sliced avocado and drizzle with lemon tahini sauce when serving.
Notes
- Store roasted vegetables and quinoa together, but keep avocado and sauce separate until serving.
- Bowls stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat the quinoa and vegetables before adding the sauce and avocado for best texture.
- Use vegetable broth instead of water when cooking quinoa for extra flavor.
- Customize with added protein sources like chickpeas, tofu, or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy, Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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