Description
Quinoa veggie power bowls are a delicious, nutritious meal that combines fluffy quinoa with fresh, colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect for busy weekdays or special gatherings, these bowls are not just eye-catching but also customizable to suit your taste. Dive into this delightful dish and experience a burst of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup red onion (chopped)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro, chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and slice avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with veggies and crumbled feta. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg