Plant-Powered Buddha Bowl
A quick and satisfying Buddha bowl loaded with high-protein soy mince, fresh vegetables, and brown rice, perfect for a nutritious meal on the go.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
420
Calories
Macros · per serving
32g protein
55g carbs
10g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 200 grams textured vegetable protein
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 carrot
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the brown rice under cold water, then combine it with 2 cups of water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- 2
While the rice is cooking, rehydrate the textured vegetable protein by soaking it in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the rehydrated soy mince, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until cooked through and slightly crispy.
- 4
Peel the carrot, then thinly slice it, the cucumber, and the red bell pepper. Set the vegetables aside.
- 5
In a large bowl, toss the cooked rice, sautéed soy mince, fresh spinach, and sliced vegetables with lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- 6
Divide the mixture into 4 bowls and serve immediately.
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