Proof that you do not need meat to hit 30g of protein in a single bowl. Quinoa + chickpeas covers the full amino acid profile, and the lemon tahini dressing pulls everything together.

• Quinoa + chickpeas = complete protein with all essential amino acids.
• Tahini supplies calcium, iron, and healthy fats often missing on plant diets.
• High fiber (~15 g) supports gut health and satiety on training days.

1. 1

   Roast chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, and salt at 220 °C / 425 °F for 20 minutes until crispy.

2. 2

   Roast carrots and red onion on the same tray for the last 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk dressing ingredients until pourable. Thin with more water if needed.

4. 4

   Build bowls: greens, then quinoa, then roasted veg, chickpeas, tomatoes, herbs.

5. 5

   Drizzle dressing generously. Finish with cracked pepper.

• Pat chickpeas bone-dry before roasting - wet chickpeas never crisp.
• Toast the quinoa dry in the pan for 2 minutes before boiling for a deeper nutty flavor.
• Double the dressing - it lasts a week and turns any salad into a meal.