Protein Power Goddess Bowl - aka - Delicious Healthy {Vegan} Meal
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Recipe type: Main Dish/Vegetarian
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked green lentils (yield 2 & ¾ cups cooked)
  • 1 cup uncooked speltberries (yield 2 cups cooked) OR grain of choice, like brown rice (I used brown rice because it's what I had on hand)
  • ½ tbsp olive oil, for sautéing
  • ½ red onion (~1 & ⅓ cups), chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 3 cups spinach or kale, roughly chopped (I used regular kale)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 batch of Lightened Up Tahini-Lemon Dressing (recipe below)
  • Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon Wedges & lemon zest, to garnish
  • TAHINI-LEMON DRESSING
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast or a bit more, to taste*
  • 2-4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • 1 tsp kosher salt + freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tbsp water, or as needed
  • In a food processor, add all ingredients and process until smooth. Makes just under 1 cup which is just right for this meal.
Instructions
  1. Cook lentils and speltberries (or grain of choice) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Lightened Up Tahini-Lemon dressing in food processor (see below for recipe).
  3. In a large skillet over low-medium heat, add your olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for a few minutes, being careful not to burn. Now add in the chopped red pepper and tomato and sauté for another 7-8 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and sauté for another few minutes, just until tender. Stir in the full batch of Tahini-Lemon dressing, the cooked & drained grains and lentils, and simmer on low for another few minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the minced parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with lemon wedges and zest. Makes 6 cups.
Recipe by Daily Rebecca at https://www.dailyrebecca.com/2012/06/protein-power-goddess-bowl-aka-delicious-healthy-vegan-meal/