Description
Embark on a colorful culinary journey with the Glow Bowl Recipe, where vibrant ingredients unite for a deliciously nutritious meal. This dish showcases a delightful mix of fresh vegetables and protein, all atop a fluffy quinoa base. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it is customizable to suit your taste preferences and ideal for meal prep, ensuring both flavor and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Allow quinoa to cool slightly before combining it with chopped veggies in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve in bowls with optional toppings like sesame seeds or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg