Idea 61. Salad Mix & Rice Bowl.

This bowl is one of those simple, feel good combos that somehow tastes even better than it looks. Crisp salad mix, creamy avocado, and warm rice layered with hearty chickpeas and little pops of sweet sun-dried tomato. A sprinkle of onion, garlic, and fresh thyme gives it that homemade flavor, while a generous drizzle of tahini (the real star) brings everything together into a rich, nutty finish. Toss in a splash of balsamic and a pinch of black seeds, and you’ve got a nourishing, plant-powered bowl that’s as filling as it is delicious.

Here we go:

Ingredients with their approximate protein breakdown:

Salad Mix ~2 g protein
1/2 Avocado ~1.5 g protein
1 cup Rice ~4 g protein
2 Sundried Tomatoes ~1 g protein
1/2 cup Chickpeas ~7 g protein
Onion Rings Fresh ~0.5 g protein
Garlic Flakes ~0.5 g protein
1 tbsp Balsamic ~0 g protein
2 or 3 tbsp Tahini ~9 g protein
1 tbsp Black Seeds ~3 g protein
Fresh Thyme
Salt
Black Pepper

Total protein (approx.)

≈ 30 grams of protein!!!

Notes*

-Most of the protein in this dish comes from the chickpeas & tahini.
-Chickpeas bring 7 g of protein per 1/2 cup that support muscle repair, they’re high in fiber, which supports gut health, improve digestion, and help you stay full longer. They also support heart health by helping lower LDL cholesterol, and they’re packed with important nutrients like iron for energy, folate for cell function, magnesium for muscles and nerves, and potassium for healthy blood pressure. On top of that, their combination of protein and fiber makes them helpful for weight management, and they’re versatile, affordable, and easy to include in meals like salads, bowls, or spreads. But the thing I like the most about them is their texture.

Directions: