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Vegetarian Protein Power Bowl
Nawaal Ahmed

Vegetarian Protein Power Bowl with Roasted Veggies

High-Protein Vegetarian Grain Bowl with Chimichurri
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 ¼ cups farro or whole grain of choice
  • 400 g canned white beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 450 g sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 bunch broccolini cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup green olives chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, then add farro and cook until tender but slightly chewy, releasing a nutty aroma
  2. Stir in the beans during the final minutes to warm them through and infuse flavor
  3. Drain the mixture and cover to keep warm while preparing the vegetables
  4. Preheat the oven and spread cauliflower and sweet potato on a baking tray
  5. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle seasoning and salt, then toss until evenly coated
  6. Roast until the edges turn golden and slightly crisp while the centers become fork-tender
  7. Toss broccolini with a little oil and seasoning, then add to the tray halfway through roasting
  8. Continue roasting until all vegetables are lightly charred and aromatic
  9. In a bowl, mix parsley, cilantro, vinegar, garlic, chili flakes, olives, and olive oil until a vibrant dressing forms
  10. Stir a portion of the dressing into the warm grain mixture for extra flavor absorption
  11. Assemble bowls by adding the grain mixture first, then layering roasted vegetables on top
  12. Drizzle remaining dressing over the bowl just before serving for a fresh, herbaceous finish

Notes

Protein: 16 g

Carbohydrates: 55 g

Fat: 16 g

Fiber: 10 g

Sugar: 6 g

Sodium: 420 mg