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Healthy Quinoa Dinner Bowl

A nutritious and colorful quinoa dinner bowl packed with vegetables, protein, and flavor, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Protein
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cherry tomatoes and remove from heat.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, chickpeas, and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Divide the quinoa mixture into bowls and serve immediately, or refrigerate for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This bowl can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Great for meal prep as it stores well in the fridge.

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