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Protein-Packed Quinoa Bowl

A satisfying and colorful quinoa bowl, perfect for any season and easy to prepare. Great for meal prep and customizable with your favorite veggies!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grains and Legumes
  • 1 cup Quinoa or lentils Cook according to package instructions
Main Ingredients
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Mixed greens Any variety you prefer
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups Various vegetables Bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Nuts or seeds Optional for topping
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa or lentils according to package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa or lentils with chickpeas, mixed greens, and chopped vegetables.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Top it off with sliced avocado and nuts or seeds if desired.
  5. Mix well and serve immediately, or portion into meal prep containers for later.

Notes

This quinoa bowl can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen for longer storage. Leave off the avocado until ready to eat.