Ultimate Healthy Quinoa Bowl (Step-by-Step Recipe)
🥣 Ingredients (2 Servings)
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1 small cucumber, sliced
8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small carrot, grated
½ avocado, sliced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 handful fresh spinach leaves
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges
🥄 Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
½ tsp mixed herbs or oregano
👩🍳 Method
Step 1: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water.
Step 2: Add quinoa and 2 cups of water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Step 3: Turn off the heat and let the quinoa rest for 5 minutes. Fluff it gently with a fork.
Step 4: Wash and prepare all the vegetables. Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, grate the carrot, chop the onion, and slice the avocado.
Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and mixed herbs to make the dressing.
Step 6: Add the cooked quinoa to a serving bowl.
Step 7: Arrange the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grated carrot, spinach, red onion, and avocado over the quinoa.
Step 8: Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and feta cheese (if using).
Step 9: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the bowl.
Step 10: Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve immediately.
Healthy Tip: This bowl is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats, making it a perfect nutritious meal for lunch or dinner.
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