PROTEIN-PACKED BUDDHA BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY

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Protein-Packed Buddha Bowl Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: firm tofu, sweet potato, onion, garlic, peanut or vegetable oil, chickpeas, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cooked quinoa, leafy greens, shredded carrots, avocado, Juice of 1 lemon, vegetable oil, sesame oil, hot sauce, dried thyme, paprika, salt

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 oz firm tofu, drained
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup chickpeas, drained
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
1 cup leafy greens, such as mesclun, baby kale, or spinach
¼ cup shredded carrots, shredded
1 avocado, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, sesame oil, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, and salt. Set aside.
  • Add the marinade and tofu to a container and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day.
  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • Lay the sweet potato, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, add the chickpeas, salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Transfer chickpeas to a skillet and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Set chickpeas aside.
  • Fry the tofu in the same pan for about 10 minutes on each side.
  • Slice tofu to your preference.
  • Combine the quinoa, greens, sweet potatoes, onions, chickpeas, carrots, tofu, and avocado in a medium-large bowl and top off with lemon juice
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1018 calories, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 26 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 20 grams

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