Quinoa Bowl
Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious Quinoa Bowl that is as easy to make as it is delicious! This colorful dish features fluffy quinoa as the base, topped with sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. Drizzled with fresh lemon juice and olive oil, this wholesome meal is perfect for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re prepping for the week or hosting friends, this Quinoa Bowl will elevate any dining experience while keeping it healthy and satisfying!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber; dice the avocado.
- Once the quinoa cools slightly, combine it in a large bowl with chopped veggies and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg