Description
A vibrant and nourishing bowl featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing, perfect for a healthful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups mixed leafy greens (e.g., spinach, kale)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Allow it to sit for a few minutes to cool slightly.
- Combine the warm quinoa or brown rice with mixed leafy greens, shredded carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, diced cucumber, and chickpeas in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Dress the grain and veggie medley with the tahini yogurt sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors.
Notes
Prep the grains, wash the vegetables, and prepare the tahini dressing a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg