Postpartum Power Bowl with Quinoa & Roasted Veggies

This Postpartum Power Bowl is full of nutrients designed to help fuel your body during the postpartum period. With quinoa as a base and roasted veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes, it provides complex carbs, fiber, and healthy fats for energy and recovery.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Postpartum Recipes and Juices

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 400 F

Calories: 450

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: and hydration to aid in recovery., and replenishing nutrients that may have been depleted during pregnancy and labor. Postpartum meals are often rich in vitamins, boosting energy, healthy fats, minerals, Postpartum recipes are meals and snacks designed to support a new mother’s recovery after childbirth. These recipes typically focus on helping the body heal, promoting milk production for breastfeeding, protein

Description

This Postpartum Power Bowl is full of nutrients designed to help fuel your body during the postpartum period. With quinoa as a base and roasted veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes, it provides complex carbs, fiber, and healthy fats for energy and recovery.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

1 medium sweet potato, diced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (optional for crunch)
Tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

1
Cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook it according to the package instructions (typically 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water). Set aside.
2
Roast the veggies: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potato, broccoli, and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
3
Make the dressing: Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4
Assemble: In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted veggies, and pumpkin seeds (if using). Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve.

Note

Customizable: Feel free to swap veggies or add grilled chicken for more protein.

Keywords: roasted veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes, it provides complex carbs, fiber, and healthy postpartum dinner meal

Read it online: https://alinashomesteadkitchen.com/recipe/postpartum-power-bowl-with-quinoa-roasted-veggies/

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