This has been one of my favorite dishes lately, It provides a great source of powerful proteins, colorfuel and extra fuel. Not to mention it makes one gorgeous looking meal. For my carnivores out there, add your favorite animal protein to beef up the protein…food pun intended.

Pro Tip: Prep this dish at the beginning of the week to have pre made lunch and dinner options during your busy work days. You can also prepare and cook all of the ingredients ahead of time and combine them throughout the week to make different meals.

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Easy Quinoa Protein Bowl

Course Main Dish

Servings serving

Calories

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup Edamame
1/4 cup butternut squash
1/4 cup Chickpeas rinsed and drained
1/4 cup snap peas steamed
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Cook quinoa on stovetop. When cooking quinoa use a 2:1 ratio of liquid to quinoa. So if cooking 1 cup of quinoa use 2 cups of liquid. Place the quinoa and liquid into a pot and place on stove, bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until quinoa is soft.
Add frozen edamame to a pot of boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes.
For butternut squash, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 25-30 minutes or until squash is tender.
Rinse and drain chickpeas and set aside.
Steam snap peas and set aside.
Once all components are cooked, combine everything in a mixing bowl and add your favorite sauce. This dish works well with a Thai peanut sauce or Peanut Vinaigrette.

Notes

For a quick peanut vinaigrette recipe click here.

Want more plant based, high protein recipes? Check out our Plant Based High Protein Meal Plan with colorful recipes and more!