Heart-Healthy Healthy Protein Power Bowl
Fuel your day with this vibrant and nourishing Heart-Healthy Protein Power Bowl—a wholesome dish brimming with fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients. Packed with protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas, antioxidant-loaded spinach and cherry tomatoes, and heart-healthy fats from creamy avocado and slivered almonds, this bowl is a delicious way to support your well-being. A zesty lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a bright finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for meal prep, a satisfying lunch, or a light dinner. Healthy, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, this bowl is designed to keep you energized and full while promoting cardiovascular health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
In a medium saucepan, combine the washed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and chopped red bell pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine well.
Gently fold in the diced avocado and slivered almonds.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top of the bowl.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.0 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2862 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2434 mg | 52% | |
*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.
