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Zahra’s Savory Power Bowl

Zahra
Zahra’s Savory Power Bowl is the ultimate plant-based fuel. Packed with a protein-rich scramble, nutrient-dense quinoa, and dramatic black rice, this vibrant bowl is topped with crispy kale chips, creamy avocado, and a luxurious, velvety vegan cheese sauce. It is hearty, textured, and full of bold, savory flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Quinoa & Rice

  • 2 cups Water
  • ½ cup Quinoa
  • ½ cup Black Rice
  • 1 tsp Salt

Tofu

  • 16 oz Firm Tofu pressed
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • ½ tsp Salt or to taste
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Chips

  • 1 bunch Fresh Kale washed/stemmed/chopped
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • a drizzle Oil

Toppings

  • 2 Avocados sliced
  • 4 tsp Hemp Seeds
  • 1 cup Vegan Cheese Sauce warmed

Instructions
 

Boil Quinoa & Rice

  • Bring water to boil. Add quinoa, black rice and salt and cook over low-medium heat until water dissolves.

Tofu Scramble

  • In a mixing bowl add tofu, garlic powder, turmeric, black pepper and salt. Scramble ingredients together.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat.  Add oil and scrambled tofu and sauté for 5 minutes.

Kale Chips

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • On a baking sheet pan spread kale, nutritional yeast, salt and oil. Massage kale with hands until completely covered with oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.

Assembling

  • Divide quinoa & rice, tofu, and kale chips evenly in four bowls. Top with avocado slices, hemp seeds and cheese sauce. Serve hot.
Keyword cheese sauce, healthy, high protein, vegan