Quinoa Bowl

This vibrant Quinoa Bowl is a delightful mix of nutritious ingredients, bringing together the earthy flavors of quinoa with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. It's a perfect vegetarian lunch option that is both filling and refreshing.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural bitterness.
2. In a medium pot, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and chop the parsley.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and parsley.
7. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
8. Serve the quinoa bowl immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and essential amino acids from quinoa.
• Packed with vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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