Favorite Powered Plates Recipes
Certainly! Here are three favorite "Power Plate" recipes that combine a balance of proteins, whole grains, and plenty of vegetables and healthy fats to keep you energized and satisfied
1. Superfood Quinoa Power Plate
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup kale, steamed or lightly sautéed
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Lemon-tahini dressing (2 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, salt, and water to thin)
Preparation
- Arrange the quinoa as a base in a bowl or plate.
- Top with separate sections of roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, kale, and red cabbage.
- Place the avocado slices on top.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
- Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing just before serving.
2. Mediterranean Chickpea Power Plate
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked farro or brown rice
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, roasted or sautéed with spices
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Greek dressing (olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper)
Preparation:
- Use farro or brown rice as the base of your plate.
- Arrange chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives on top.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Drizzle with Greek dressing when ready to serve.
3. Asian-Inspired Tofu Power Plate
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown rice or soba noodles
- 1/2 block firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed or stir-fried
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup edamame beans
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Soy-ginger dressing (soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and a touch of honey or maple syrup)
Preparation:
- Prepare the brown rice or soba noodles as the base.
- Pan-fry the tofu cubes until golden brown and set aside.
- Arrange the vegetables and tofu on top of the grains.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Serve with a side of soy-ginger dressing for drizzling.
Each of these power plates is designed to be a well-rounded meal with a variety of textures and flavors, as well as a rich array of nutrients. They're perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, and they can be customized based on your personal preferences or dietary restrictions. Enjoy your power-packed meal!
