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Quinoa & Veggie Power Bowl

Easy Quinoa & Veggie Power Bowl Packed with Fresh Flavor

This Quinoa & Veggie Power Bowl is a nourishing meal packed with flavors, textures, and vibrant colors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse well to remove bitterness.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Use instead of water.
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve for sweetness.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Dice finely.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chop for color.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Add for natural sweetness.
For the Protein & Crunch
  • 1 can Chickpeas Roast with spices.
  • 1 medium Avocado Slice before serving.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred.
  • 1 clove Garlic Mince finely.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Season lightly.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

For the Quinoa Base
  1. Rinse Quinoa, rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear, about 30 seconds.
  2. Cook Quinoa, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, then simmer on low for 15 minutes.
For the Fresh Veggies
  1. Chop Veggies, dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and shred carrots.
For the Protein & Crunch
  1. Roast Chickpeas, toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, salt, paprika, and cumin. Roast at 400°F for 20 minutes.
For the Dressing
  1. Whisk Dressing, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Assemble Bowl
  1. Fluff quinoa with a fork, divide between serving bowls, and layer with veggies and roasted chickpeas.
Garnish & Serve
  1. Top each bowl with avocado slices and toasted pumpkin seeds, drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Add a squeeze of lime for extra zing.

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