Your New Favorite Plant-Based Protein Salad 🥦✨

This Warm Broccoli Couscous Salad is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor—plus, a nutrition breakdown to fuel your plant-based lifestyle!

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Vegan Bowls
March 06, 2025

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Welcome to Recipe of the Week, where we bring you delicious, nutrient-packed plant-based meals that are as good for your body as they are for your taste buds.

This week’s star? 🌟 Warm Broccoli Couscous Salad—a fiber-rich, protein-powered dish that’s both cozy and refreshing.

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This week’s recipe of the week was created by @plantyou—a plant-based recipe creator known for making healthy eating simple, vibrant, and delicious.

🥦 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Protein-Packed: Chickpeas & tahini add a solid plant-based protein boost
✅ Gut-Friendly: Broccoli + couscous = fiber-rich goodness for digestion
✅ Flavor Explosion: Lemon, garlic, and tahini create the perfect balance of zesty, savory, and creamy
✅ Quick & Easy: 20 minutes from start to finish

🍽️ Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)

🥦 Protein: ~12g
🥑 Healthy Fats: ~9g
🌾 Fiber: ~8g
🔥 Calories: ~350 kcal

💡 Did you know? Pairing chickpeas (a legume) with couscous (a grain) creates a complete protein profile, giving your body all essential amino acids for muscle repair & energy!

🔪 Pro Tips to Elevate This Dish

🔥 Boost the Protein: Add hemp seeds or roasted tempeh on top
🌶 Add a Kick: Sprinkle with chili flakes or a drizzle of spicy tahini dressing
🍋 Citrus Upgrade: Swap lemon for preserved lemon for extra depth of flavor
💚 Make It Heartier: Serve over quinoa instead of couscous for more fiber + protein

What’s Next?

Next week, we’ll be diving into a deep-dive on fermented foods — stay tuned!

For now, give this salad a try and let us know what you think! Reply to this email or tag us on Instagram @veganbowls with your creation.

Eat well & thrive,

Vegan Bowls 🌱

P.S. If you love this, forward it to a friend who needs a new favorite plant-based salad! 🥗

This week’s recipe of the week was created by @plantyou

Warm Broccoli Couscous Salad

Original Recipe by PlantYou (View here)

Ingredient

Quantity

Couscous

1 cup

Broccoli (chopped)

2 cups

Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained & rinsed)

1 cup

Red Onion (diced)

½ cup

Cherry Tomatoes (halved)

1 cup

Parsley (chopped)

¼ cup

Lemon (juiced)

1

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Tahini

2 tbsp

Garlic (minced)

2 cloves

Salt & Pepper

To taste

Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

To taste

Method: Step-by-Step

Step

Instructions

1. Prep Couscous

Cook couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

2. Steam Broccoli

Lightly steam or blanch the chopped broccoli for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green. Drain and set aside.

3. Sauté Chickpeas

In a pan over medium heat, warm 1 tbsp olive oil. Add chickpeas, red onion, and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes.

4. Mix the Base

In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, broccoli, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Toss gently.

5. Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth.

6. Combine & Serve

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature.