Description
A nutritious and balanced meal served in a bowl, featuring various ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup chickpeas, canned and drained
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and chickpeas.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the vegetable mix.
- Combine the quinoa with the vegetable mixture.
- Top with avocado slices before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Add protein like grilled chicken or tofu if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy bowls, nutritious meals, quinoa bowls