A macro bowl is the ultimate version of balanced eating. Coined “macro” for consisting all of your macronutrients — protein, fat, and healthy carbohydrates — macro bowls are the best way to achieve healthy and satisfying meals.
This vegetarian macro bowl is a delicious foray in Mediterranean cuisine with a nutty lemon tahini dressing and dried chickpeas. With kale, butternut squash, avocado, and quinoa at its core, it’s super nutritious and will keep you fueled all day.
4
servings20
minutes15
minutes300
kcalKale, butternut squash spirals, and quinoa make up the base of this bowl. Topped off with a sweet lemon tahini dressing and crisp dried chickpeas, it’s a vegetarian-friendly meal for the healthiest version of us!
1 bunch kale, shredded
1 ½ cups quinoa, cooked
1 butternut squash, spiraled (or cubed)
1 cucumber, diced
1 avocado, sliced
Crunchy chickpeas, purchased or made
¼ cup runny tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup water
¼ tsp garlic powder
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
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