Our Take On This Quick, Easy, Vegan Bowl
Here's a quick recipe for a high protein post-workout vegan bowl! This vegan bowl is an excellent addition to your day just after your workout, or within enough time for it to adequately digest before your workout. Chickpeas and kidney beans have been known to be some of the most protein-dense plant proteins available. For instance, chickpeas boast 19g or protein per 100g and kidney beans have around 24g. In addition, the oil within this salad may help you with joint stiffness after all the pressure that you may have exerted on them. Further, the garlic in this is excellent for your immune system and is proven to help reduce your probability of getting sick (Leech, 2018). Enjoy friends!
Ingredients:
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 1 can of kidney beans
- ⅓ red onion
- ½ red pepper
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Chipotle pepper
- Optional: Chili Lime spice
Cooking Instructions:
- As simple as it sounds, chop red onion and place in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add one can of chickpeas and one can of kidney beans (make sure you strain and rinse them first).
- Chop bell pepper into small cubes and add it to the bowl.
- Finely chop one clove of garlic and add it in as well.
- Mix it all in and squeeze the juices from one fresh lime into the vegan bowl.
- Add salt and Chipotle (or regular) pepper to taste and if you wish to add a hint of chili-lime spice, go for it ;).
- Optional: you can add a small bunch of fresh cilantro if you like!
References:
Leech, J. (2018, June 28th). 11 Proven health benefits of garlic. Healthline. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic