High-Calorie Avocado & Chickpea Power Bowl 🥑🍛

Here’s a high-calorie vegetarian recipe perfect for healthy weight gain! 💪🥑

Ingredients

For the Bowl:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes (cubed)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Dressing:

• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Quinoa:
   • Cook 1 cup quinoa according to package instructions.
   • Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
   • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
   • Roast for 25 minutes until golden and soft.
3. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, water, salt, and pepper.
   • Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed.
4. Assemble the Bowl:
   • In a large bowl, layer cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices.
   • Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and feta cheese.
   • Drizzle with the tahini dressing.
5. Enjoy!
   • Mix everything together before eating for the best flavors.
   • Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – 1 Bowl)