Protein Power Bowl 🥗🥚🥑

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 boiled eggs, halved
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn (cooked or canned)
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame or a handful of snap peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: mixed greens or cooked quinoa as a base
  • Optional: lemon wedges or dressing (see below)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare all ingredients:
  2. Boil eggs to your liking (about 8–10 minutes for firm yolks).
  3. Slice avocado, cucumber, and onion.
  4. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Cook edamame (if using frozen) by boiling for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Drain and rinse corn if using canned.

Assemble the Bowl:

  1. Start with a layer of mixed greens or cooked quinoa if using.
  2. Neatly arrange avocado slices, boiled egg halves, cherry tomatoes, corn, onion slices, cucumber slices, and edamame around the bowl.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
  4. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  5. Optional: Drizzle with a light dressing (recipe below) or squeeze fresh lemon juice for brightness.

Quick Light Dressing (Optional):

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whisk together and drizzle over the bowl.

Tips:

  • For extra protein, add grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas.
  • You can swap feta for goat cheese or skip for a dairy-free version.
  • Add a sprinkle of seeds like chia, flax, or pumpkin seeds for a nutrient boost!