Recipe: Edamame Chickpea Vegan Power Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon-tahini dressing: 1/4 cup tahini, juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine edamame, chickpeas, quinoa, red bell pepper, cucumber, and chia seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste.
3. For the dressing, combine tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and maple syrup in a jar. Shake well and season with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the edamame and chickpea mixture and toss well to combine.

Nutritional Information per serving:

Calories: 500
Protein: 30 grams
Fat: 21 grams
Carbs: 25 grams

Plating:

To plate the Vegan Edamame Chickpea Power Bowl, place a base layer of the mixed ingredients in a shallow, wide bowl, ensuring an even distribution of colors and textures. Drizzle a generous amount of the lemon-tahini dressing over the ingredients in a zig-zag motion. Garnish with additional chia seeds on top for a pop of color and an extra crunch. The final look should be vibrant, fresh, and inviting. This hearty bowl is a perfect balance of texture, color, and nutrition.