We’re back in the kitchen with Stephanie Violett, Athlete for Yoga, ultra-runner extrodinaire and PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Science. This time she’s showing us one of her staple meals. It’s so easy to make packs a serious nutritional punch!

I make some version of this bowl every week. It’s simple to throw together, easy to customize, and very nutrient dense.

INGREDIENTS

• ½ c rice or quinoa

• 1 c greens

• ½ c roasted sweet potatoes or squash

• ½ c roasted brussel sprouts

• 2 T crispy chickpeas

• 1 egg, chicken, or tofu

• ½ avocado

• ¼ c chopped purple cabbage

• Pumpkin seeds

• Cilantro, chopped

Add greens and grains to bowl, top with the remaining ingredients and Lemon Tahini Dressing (below).

LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

• ½ c tahini

• 2 T lemon juice

• pinch of salt

• 2 T nutritional yeast

• 2 T maple syrup

• ¼ c+ water to thin

Mix all ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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