Description
A vibrant bowl filled with quinoa, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and nutty tahini, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
- 1/4 cup tahini or favorite dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and cook the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water to eliminate bitterness. Combine it with two cups of water and a pinch of salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until absorbed. Fluff with fork and let cool.
- Chop your veggies: While waiting for the quinoa to cool, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and greens.
- Mix everything together: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and leafy greens.
- Dress your creation: Drizzle tahini or your favorite dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Finish with avocado: Top with sliced avocado, sprinkle with salt, and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve or store: Enjoy immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
Notes
Customize by using different grains or seasonal vegetables. Tahini can be substituted with other dressings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg