Ingredients:
– 1 block of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
– 2 cups of cooked quinoa
– 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
– 2 cups of mixed greens
– 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds
– 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds
– Salt and pepper, to taste
For the dressing:
– 2 tablespoons of tahini
– 2 tablespoons of water
– 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
– 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cut the tofu into cubes and add it to the pan with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and salt to make the dressing.
4. Divide the quinoa mixture into four bowls. Add the cooked tofu on top. Drizzle the dressing on top.
5. Enjoy your high protein vegan power bowl.
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