Cheap & Easy Weight Loss Rice Bowl | High-Protein Plant-Based Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

brown rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is higher in protein and nutrients, while white rice is cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Smashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

Prepare jasmine white rice according to your preference; brown rice can also be used if desired.

Open a can of black beans, rinse them to remove excess sodium, and add half a cup to the bowl.

Add crispy tofu that has been batch cooked and reheated to the bowl.

Cut sweet bell peppers using cooking shears and add them to the bowl.

Add frozen broccoli to the bowl, which has been reheated in the microwave.

Add edamame to the bowl for extra protein.

Add spring mix to the bowl, either whole or chopped.

To make the dressing, combine 3 tablespoons of warm water, 2 tablespoons of tahini, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 2-3 teaspoons of garlic, 2 teaspoons of chickpea miso, and 2 teaspoons of amino acids in a bowl.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined; add Sriracha if desired for spice.

Taste the bowl and enjoy the flavor explosion.

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