By Sarah Cobacho
HIGH PROTEIN BURRITO BOWL
3 steps
Prep:15minCook:5min
This burrito bowl is a lunch favourite, it’s quick, easy and perfect to meal prep and reheat. It packs 38g of protein.
In terms of meeting your protein requirements on a plant-based diet, if you’re eating a sufficient intake of legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, you’re likely consuming enough protein.
The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8g per kilogram of body weight. We recommend aiming for a slightly higher intake to ensure you always cover your protein requirements.
For strength athletes, they range from 1.6 to 2.2 g per kilogram of body weight per day.
The amount of protein you want to aim for in a day will depend on your level of activity and your current goals. It should take into consideration the lower bioavailability of plant protein.
If you’re currently working toward increasing your energy levels, building muscles, hormonal health or losing weight. It can be beneficial to pay some extra attention to your protein intake.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:02:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
37
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories614.3 kcal (31%)
Total Fat18.2 g (26%)
Carbs85.9 g (33%)
Sugars16 g (18%)
Protein32.8 g (66%)
Sodium391.9 mg (20%)
Fiber19.2 g (68%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
1 cupbrown rice
cooked
1 cupblack beans
cooked
250gextra firm tofu
0.5avocado
sliced
2tomato
diced
0.5red onion
diced
1 cupcorn
2 cupsBaby spinach
1 tspextra virgin olive oil
Spices (can be replaced by a store-bought mix to save time)
Cilantro cream
Instructions
Step 1
Heat up a pan to medium heat, add the olive oil, break down the tofu with your hands and add to the pan with the spices mix. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Add the yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, 1 cup baby spinach, and 1 tsp of salt to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Step 3
To a bowl add some rice, beans, spiced tofu avocado, tomatoes, corn, baby spinach, and sprinkle with red onions. Cover with the cilantro cream and enjoy 🤍
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