Try This Simple Veggie Bowl for a Healthy Lunch!

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in carbs, while brown rice is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Hummus provides creaminess with fewer calories, and mashed banana is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper, though fresh adds flavor.

Preheat the oven to 360°F.

Add 400 g of chopped cauliflower and 2 medium size potatoes (380 g) chopped into a baking tray.

Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over the vegetables.

Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt to taste on the vegetables.

Mix the vegetables very well to coat them evenly with the oil and spices.

Roast the vegetables in the oven for 40 minutes, or until they are golden and tender.

In a food processor, add 1 cup (350 g) of cooked or canned chickpeas.

Add ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 medium size roasted red bell peppers (400 g), 1½ Tbsp maple syrup, black pepper to taste, and salt to taste to the food processor.

Blend the mixture to a coarse or smooth paste to create a high protein sauce.

Once the vegetables are roasted, add them to the high protein sauce.

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