Ingredients
- Cooked grains such as quinoa or brown rice
- Fresh vegetables—cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, roasted sweet potatoes
- Lean protein options like grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu
- Healthy fats including avocado slices or olive oil
- Flavorful toppings such as nuts, seeds, or crumbled feta
- For the dressing: tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Start by cooking your preferred grains—quinoa or brown rice—and layer at the bottom of your bowl.
- Wash and chop vegetables, then prepare your protein choice: grill chicken or cook chickpeas or tofu.
- Prepare the tahini yogurt dressing by mixing tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add honey or red pepper flakes for extra flavor if desired.
- Layer the grains, veggies, and protein in your bowl, then drizzle generously with the tahini yogurt dressing.
- Top with nuts, seeds, or feta, then garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store leftover components separately in airtight containers to keep ingredients fresh.
- Reassemble the bowl when ready to eat within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Customize with different proteins, grains, and vegetables to suit your dietary preferences.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt and use plant-based proteins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Healthy Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly, Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg