The Hollywood Protein Bowl

A balanced, nourishing salad for busy weekdays (GF)

If your weekdays feel busy and you don’t always have time to think about what to eat, this bowl is for you.

This is my Hollywood Protein Bowl, a delicious, balanced salad that truly has it all: protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and plenty of fiber. It’s the kind of meal that makes healthy eating feel easy and satisfying.

What I love most is that you can prepare everything in advance on Sunday, and then during the week, your meal is ready in just 5 minutes.

When we build a balanced meal, we want to include all key components:

• Protein helps keep you full, supports muscle health, and stabilises blood sugar

• Complex carbohydrates (like quinoa) provide steady energy throughout the day

• Healthy fats support hormones, brain function, and help absorb nutrients

• Fiber-rich vegetables and probiotics nourish your gut and brain.

On Sunday, take about 15 minutes to:

• Cook your quinoa

• Bake or grill your chicken with simple spices

• Steam your vegetables

• Prepare your dressing

Store everything in glass containers, and during the week you can quickly assemble a fresh, nourishing bowl.

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 1 cup rucola

• ½ cup cooked quinoa

• 120 g chicken breast (cooked)

• 1 cup steamed broccoli

• ½ cup snap peas

• ½ cup sprouts

• 2 tbsp sauerkraut

For the avocado–tahini dressing:

• 1 tbsp tahini

• ¼ avocado

• 1 small garlic clove

• fresh parsley

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt to taste, some cumin

• water to adjust consistency

Method

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under water and, if possible, soak it for a few hours to improve digestion.
Then cook according to instructions until soft and fluffy.

2. Season the chicken with your favourite spices and bake or steam until fully cooked and tender.

3. Lightly steam the broccoli and snap peas so they stay vibrant and slightly crunchy.

4. Make the dressing
Blend tahini, avocado, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, cumin and a little water until smooth and creamy.

5. Add rucola to your bowl, then top with quinoa, chicken, vegetables, sprouts, and sauerkraut.

6. Drizzle the dressing over everything and enjoy.

This Hollywood Protein Bowl is a simple way to give your body everything it needs, even on your busiest days.

With a little preparation, you can create meals that are balanced, satisfying, and easy to maintain long-term.

~40g protein • ~16g fiber • ~500 kcal