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Vegan High Protein Rice Bowl

Power Up with This Delicious Vegan Protein-Packed Rice Bowl

4servings
45 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Vegan High Protein Rice Bowl

About this recipe

This modern take on a vegan high-protein rice bowl is both nutritious and satisfying. Packed with fiber-rich brown rice, protein-laden quinoa, black beans, and fresh veggies like avocado and cherry tomatoes, it's topped off with a zesty lime dressing for a burst of flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse and cook the brown rice according to package instructions; let cool.

  2. 2

    Mix cooked rice, black beans, and quinoa in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk to form a dressing.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the dressing over the rice mixture; toss to combine thoroughly.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Chef's tip

For added protein, consider adding grilled tofu or chickpeas. This recipe is flexible for substitutions such as quinoa with cauliflower rice.

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