Description
Discover how to create vibrant and healthy veggie bowls that are both easy to prepare and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and then combine it with vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the top and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately or chill in the fridge until serving.
Notes
- For added protein, feel free to include chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on what’s in season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Veggie Bowls, Healthy Meals, Easy Recipes