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Classic Rice and Beans
Perfectly seasoned rice and beans — the most satisfying budget meal you can make. Packed with protein and fiber, costs under $2 per serving, and tastes incredible.
30 min4 servings
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Quinoa Power Bowls
Meal-prep-friendly quinoa power bowls with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a lemon tahini dressing. High protein, high fiber, and genuinely delicious.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Serves
4
Instructions
Ingredients listed when you need them.
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In the order you use them
Step 1 — Cook the quinoa
- 1½ cups quinoa
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp salt
Step 2 — Roast the chickpeas and vegetables
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained, dried)
- 2 cups sweet potato (cubed)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Step 3 — Make the lemon tahini dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2-4 tbsp water
- Salt to taste
Step 4 — Assemble bowls
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup cucumber (sliced)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley
Nutrition
Per serving (estimate)
490
Calories
18g
Protein
62g
Carbs
22g
Fat
12g
Fiber
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