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Lemon Tahini Tempeh Bowl

A cozy and nutritious high-protein plant-based bowl featuring lemon tahini dressing, tempeh, quinoa, and fresh vegetables.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 block tempeh, cubed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale
  • 1 cup cucumber and tomato salad (or any crunchy veg)
  • Half an avocado (optional but amazing)
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Warm water to thin it out

Instructions

  1. Pan cook the tempeh cubes with a little oil and a pinch of salt until golden on a few sides.
  2. Stir together tahini, lemon, garlic, and seasoning. Add warm water slowly until it drizzles easily.
  3. Build your bowl: quinoa, greens, veggies, tempeh, then sauce.

Notes

If garlic feels like too much for your gut, skip it and use a tiny pinch of cumin instead.

  • Author: emma-stone
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Plant-Based

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: high protein, plant based, gut health, tempeh, quinoa, lemon tahini