Description
A wholesome Lemon Quinoa Bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon dressing. This healthy bowl is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Quinoa
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse Quinoa: Thoroughly rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness and residue.
- Cook Quinoa: In a pot, combine the rinsed quinoa with water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Cool Quinoa: Remove the pot from heat and let the quinoa cool slightly to make it easier to assemble the bowl.
- Assemble Bowl: Spoon the cooked quinoa evenly into serving bowls.
- Add Vegetables: Top each bowl with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped parsley.
- Dress Salad: Drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the bowls.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste before serving. Mix gently to combine flavors if desired.
Notes
- Add chickpeas for extra protein.
- Delicious served warm or chilled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
