Nut-Free Healthy Protein Power Bowl
Packed with vibrant veggies, lean grilled chicken, and the nutty goodness of seeds, this Nut-Free Healthy Protein Power Bowl is a nutrient-dense meal designed to fuel your body and delight your taste buds. Featuring a base of fluffy quinoa, this recipe is loaded with fresh baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper for a satisfying crunch. Drizzled with a creamy, garlic-infused tahini dressing and sprinkled with chia seeds and pumpkin seeds, this power bowl delivers protein, fiber, and essential nutrients—all without the use of nuts. Perfect for a quick lunch or an energizing post-workout meal, this bowl is easy to customize and comes together in just 35 minutes. Its vibrant flavors and health-conscious profile make it a must-try for anyone seeking a wholesome, nut-free meal option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 pieces Chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons Pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Water for dressing
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then add the quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and dice the red bell pepper.
To make the tahini dressing, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and pumpkin seeds.
Divide the quinoa and vegetable mixture into two serving bowls.
Top each bowl with grilled chicken breast slices.
Drizzle the tahini dressing evenly over both bowls.
Sprinkle chia seeds over the top for added nutrition.
Serve immediately or chill for later consumption.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.0 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3805 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 99.7 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3752 mg | 289% | |
| Iron | 16083.1 mg | 89351% | |
| Potassium | 2014 mg | 43% | |
*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.
