Vegan Quinoa Power Bowls with Almond Chipotle Sauce (Easy + High-Protein)
These vegan quinoa power bowls with broccoli, carrots, and a smoky almond chipotle sauce are packed with protein and flavour—perfect for healthy meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the power bowls:
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 cups shredded or julienned carrots
- 1 cup roasted & salted sunflower seeds for serving
Almond Chipotle Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole almonds
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package’s instructions. If you have an Instant Pot, you can place the quinoa and 1 ½ cups water in the pot, select manual and 1 minute to cook. Wait 10 minutes before releasing.
- While the quinoa is cooking, place all sauce ingredients in a high powered blender. Start on low the gradually up to high speed. Blend until well combined.
- Each person can fill their bowl to their liking and top with some sauce. Mix, and eat!
Nutrition
Calories: 763kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 53.5g | Fiber: 14.6g
Servings: 4
Calories: 763kcal
