Counting your macros is a great way to eat the foods you enjoy while filling your plate with nutritious and well-balanced options.
Macro, short for macronutrients, focuses on counting grams of protein, carbohydrates, and fats instead of calories per day.
Best macro sources
- Protein: beans, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
- Carbohydrates: Whole grains and root vegetables
- Fats: olive oil, nuts, seeds and avocados.
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This style of dieting encourages individuals to eat a well-balanced meal with an emphasis on high protein and moderate fat and carbohydrates.
Focusing on macros helps dieters fill their plates with the proper nutrients and fuels them based on their biological needs!
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Macro-Friendly Recipes
Satay Sweet Potato Lentil Curry
This authentically spiced lentil curry is a gorgeous celebration of satay flavor. Enhanced with a generous dollop of peanut butter and potent red curry paste, this curry is great for serving alongside rice or riced cauliflower!Protein: 12g Carbs: 41g Fat: 17g
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Almond Pulp Pancakes
Scrumptious almond pulp pancakes are a scrappy way to reduce the waste in your kitchen and enjoy a well-balanced breakfast! Transform your pulp into fluffy, nutty pancakes that taste great, topped with yogurt, fruit, and berries. Protein: 10g Carbs: 25g Fat: 15g
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Savory Breakfast Bowls
Enjoy a savory start to the day with these easily customizable breakfast bowls. Scrambled tofu, roasted potatoes, avocado, and fresh spinach are just a few of the tasty options that can snuggle into one hearty bowl!Protein: 22g Carbs: 56g Fat: 18g
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Tofu Buddha Bowl
This Buddha bowl is your new favorite meal. Easily customizable, this balanced meal is made with tofu, broccoli, rice, and avocado. The bowl gets its oh-so-yummy finish with a drizzle of tahini dressing!Protein: 17g Carbs: 52g Fat: 19g
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Matcha Overnight Oats
Start your day with an antioxidant-rich bowl of oatmeal. This healthy meal is infused with matcha and has a deliciously creamy texture. Topped with fresh berries and nuts, it's a meal-prep-friendly breakfast that will energize you!Protein: 18g Carbs: 60g Fat: 21g
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Pumpkin Feta Salad
Celebrate the season change with this fun winter salad. Roasted pumpkin and homemade tofu feta are tossed with arugula, pomegranate, nuts, and sliced pear. A colorful salad that is made even better by a drizzle of vegan honey mustard dressing ā add extra protein with additional tofu feta!Protein: 12g Carbs: 34g Fat: 13g
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Lasagna
Pasta as part of a balanced diet? Now that's Amore! This veggie-loaded lasagna is made with wholesome ingredients and is irresistibly creamy ā a great dish to make ahead and enjoy on busy weeknights. Protein: 25g Carbs: 54g Fat: 21g
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Chili Sin Carne
A budget-friendly meal that tastes amazing! This hearty chili sin carne is the ideal weeknight dinner packed with filling protein ā a complete meal in one bowl.Protein: 20g Carbs: 73g Fat: 11g
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Raw Pad Thai
Focused on filling your plate with colorful vegetables with this raw pad Thai. Spiralized carrots, zucchini, and squash replace noodles in this Asian-inspired fresh dish. Top with your choice of protein-rich edamame, tempeh, or tofu.Protein: 14g Carbs: 46g Fat: 14g
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Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl
This beautiful bowl contains vegetables and a gorgeous pink sundried tomato hummus. Each vegetable is perfectly prepared, while the spiced chickpeas add protein with a kick! Simple yet delicious and easy to meal-prep. Protein: 23g Carbs: 83g Fat: 11g
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Stuffed Peppers
These gluten-free stuffed peppers are packed with flavor! A fun Mexican-inspired dish that combines protein, carbs, and fat perfectly. Enjoy each pepper with a dollop of soy yogurt, green onion, and sliced avocado for added fat and protein!Protein: 14g Carbs: 59g Fat: 3g
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Tempeh Quinoa Macro Bowl
Marinated tempeh is packed with protein, adding an umami richness to this garden lover's dream bowl. A mixture of vegetables and tempeh is coated in a vibrant pink beet cashew dressing, both fun and flavorful!Protein: 28g Carbs: 57g Fat: 15g
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Pesto Pasta
This 30-minute pasta tastes like you spent all day making it! A medley of vegetables mingled with perfectly cooked pasta and coated in a tasty bean pesto. A sprinkle of pine nuts and basil makes it irresistibly delicious. Protein: 26g Carbs: 53g Fat: 15g
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Kidney Bean Burger
Craving a big juicy burger? These kidney bean burgers are a wonderful addition to a balanced meal. Moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, they are ideal for stacking on a bun or enveloping in a lettuce cup with your favorite toppings ā carnivore-approved!Protein: 11g Carbs: 29g Fat: 7g
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Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Taco Tuesday is here with this Mexican-inspired meal. Battered and baked cauliflower is coated in buffalo sauce and stuffed into warm tortillas. Each is topped with salsa, vegan ranch, and crispy chickpeas ā so delicious!Protein: 17g Carbs: 40g Fat: 20g
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Summer Roll Bowl
Harness the beautiful fresh flavors of Asian-inspired summer rolls in one bountiful bowl! Sliced cabbage, edamame, and shredded carrots are a few colorful vegetables that add contrast to the soft tofu and spicy peanut sauce ā so yummy!Protein: 38g Carbs: 73g Fat: 25g
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Serves 3
Ingredients
Macro Bowl
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or farro
- 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrots shredded or spiralized
- 1 cup kale raw or lightly steamed
- Ā½ cup cucumber sliced
- Ā¼ cup radishes thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cooking your quinoa or farro according to package instructions. Once cooked, set aside to cool.
- While the grains are cooking, prepare your vegetables by washing and cutting them as described. You can choose to steam the kale if you prefer it cooked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble your macro bowl, starting with a base layer of cooked grains. Add all of the other ingredients and drizzle with the dressing.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds for added texture and nutrients. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add some mustard to your dressing if you like!
- Store any leftover ingredients separately.
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Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. Sheās received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
Fill your plate with well-balanced meals by choosing from our list of macro-friendly recipes! Find family- and meal prep-friendly options that are suitable year-round.