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RECIPE: Bone Builder Bowl with Tofu, Spinach, Sesame, and Pumpkin Seeds

A complete bowl that brings together magnesium, calcium and protein for bones. Tofu (calcium), dark green leafy vegetables (magnesium + vitamin K1), sesame (calcium + magnesium), pumpkin seeds (magnesium king). Plus sweet potato for vitamin A.

RECEPT: Botbouwers Bowl met Tofu, Spinazie, Sesam en Pompoenpitten

Ingredients

A complete bowl that brings together magnesium, calcium, and protein for bones. Tofu (calcium-set), dark leafy greens (magnesium + K1), sesame (calcium + magnesium), pumpkin seeds (magnesium king). Plus sweet potato for vitamin A.

Quick info 

  • Servings: 1 serving
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredient list 

  • 150 g firm tofu (calcium-sulphate set — check label), diced
  • 100 g spinach or kale
  • 1 sweet potato (200 g), diced
  • 30 g sesame seeds (roasted)
  • 20 g pumpkin seeds
  • 60 g quinoa (cooked)
  • Tahini-lemon dressing: 1 tbsp tahini + 1 tsp lemon juice + 1 tsp olive oil + salt
  • Soy sauce for tofu

Preparation

  1. Cut the sweet potato into cubes, drizzle with olive oil and salt, roast for 15 minutes in the oven at 200°C.
  2. Meanwhile, pan-fry tofu cubes until golden brown with soy sauce.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  4. Assemble the bowl: spinach as a base, quinoa, sweet potato, tofu.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds.
  6. Drizzle with tahini dressing.

Why this recipe fits the theme of Bones

Tofu (with calcium sulfate) provides ~350 mg of calcium per 100g – comparable to dairy. Pumpkin seeds = magnesium king. Sesame adds calcium and magnesium. Spinach provides magnesium and vitamin K. A complete bone-building meal.

Tips & variations 

  • For extra calcium: add a glass of fortified plant-based milk
  • Variation: replace tofu with tempeh for B vitamins
  • For sports: add grilled chicken

Photo suggestion (internal for team) 

Bowl with green base, orange sweet potato, white tofu, yellow sesame. Wooden background.

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