💚 Fuel Your Week: Fit & Fresh Vegan Protein Quinoa Bowl! 🌿✨



This vibrant, plant-powered quinoa bowl is your ultimate secret weapon for healthy meal prepping! Packed with wholesome plant proteins, fiber, and an abundance of fresh, colorful veggies, it's designed to fuel your active lifestyle and keep you feeling energized all week long. Light, refreshing, and incredibly satisfying – it's a bowl of pure goodness!

✨ Save this recipe for your next healthy meal prep session! ✨

🌱 Fit & Fresh Vegan Protein Quinoa Bowl

⏱️ Time Breakdown:

 * Prep time: 10-15 minutes

 * Cook time: 0 minutes (assuming cooked quinoa & chickpeas)

 * Total time: ~10-15 minutes

 * Servings: 2-4 (depending on appetite; great for meal prep!)

🧾 Ingredients:

 * 1 cup (approx. 185g) cooked quinoa 

 * 1 cup (approx. 269g) cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 

 * ½ cup (approx. 85g) shelled edamame 

 * A large handful (approx. 120g) baby spinach 

 * 1 medium (approx. 150g) red bell pepper, diced 

 * ½ medium (approx. 100g) avocado, diced 

🍋 For the Lemon Vinaigrette:

 * 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice 

 * 2 tbsp (28g) extra virgin olive oil 

 * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

 * A pinch (approx. 0.5g) of ground cumin [16, 17]

🍳 Instructions:

 * Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, shelled edamame, baby spinach, diced red bell pepper, and diced avocado.

 * Prepare Vinaigrette: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cumin until well combined. [18, 19]

 * Dress & Toss: Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette generously over the bowl ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

 * Serve or Meal Prep: Serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant meal. Alternatively, divide into airtight containers for easy meal prepping throughout the week. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature!

🔍 Approximate Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – assuming 4 servings from the recipe):

 * Calories: ~268 kcal

 * Protein: ~9.75g

 * Fat: ~13.5g

 * Carbohydrates: ~29.5g

 * Dietary Fiber: ~9g

🛒 Shopping List:

 * [ ] Quinoa

 * [ ] Chickpeas (canned or dried)

 * [ ] Shelled edamame (frozen is fine)

 * [ ] Baby spinach

 * [ ] Red bell pepper

 * [ ] Avocado

 * [ ] Fresh lemon

 * [ ] Extra virgin olive oil

 * [ ] Ground cumin

 * [ ] Salt & black pepper

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Perfect for meal prep – store in airtight containers and enjoy throughout the week!  


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