Delicious Vegan Protein Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup edamame, shelled
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 cups spinach, packed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons water (adjust for consistency)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. To prepare the quinoa, combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. While the quinoa cooks, in a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas, shelled edamame, diced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado. Toss gently to combine.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a dressing. Drizzle this over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.
4. After the quinoa has rested, fluff it with a fork and add it to the vegetable mixture along with the packed spinach. Toss everything together until well combined.
5. For the tahini sauce, mix the tahini and water in another bowl until you reach your desired consistency. You can add more water if you like it thinner. Season with salt to taste.
6. To serve, divide the protein bowl mixture into bowls, drizzle with tahini sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your nutritious and filling vegan protein bowl!