Winter Wellness High Protein (Printable)

Nourishing bowl packed with protein, seasonal vegetables, and wholesome grains for winter vitality.

# List of ingredients:

→ Protein Base

01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
02 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 7 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
05 - 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
06 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
07 - 1 cup baby spinach
08 - 1 small carrot, julienned
09 - 1 small avocado, sliced

→ Spices and Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Dressing

14 - 3 tbsp tahini
15 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
17 - 2 tbsp warm water
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil, divided

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for roasting vegetables.
02 - Toss sweet potato and Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
03 - Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add cubed tofu and cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides. Season lightly with salt.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, warm water, and pinch of salt in small bowl until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.
05 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Arrange chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, crispy tofu, red cabbage, fresh spinach, carrot, and avocado slices on top.
06 - Drizzle tahini dressing generously over each bowl. Serve immediately while vegetables are warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted vegetables become candy sweet and caramelized while the crispy tofu adds satisfying contrast in every bite
  • This bowl keeps me full for hours without that heavy winter food slump
  • The tahini dressing ties everything together with a creamy tang that makes even raw vegetables feel special
02 -
  • Pressing the tofu is not optional here, it is what creates those crispy edges that make this bowl feel special
  • The tahini dressing will seize up at first but keep whisking and it will turn silky smooth
  • Roasting the vegetables until they are deeply golden, not just tender, is where all the flavor develops
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they roast evenly and finish at the same time
  • Let the roasted vegetables sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving to develop even more flavor

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