Description
Nourish bowls are a vibrant and healthful meal option that combines grains, proteins, and fresh vegetables into one delightful dish. This recipe showcases a colorful medley of quinoa, chickpeas, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, all drizzled with zesty lemon juice and olive oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing friends at gatherings, these customizable bowls are packed with nutrients and flavor, making every bite a celebration of health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ripe avocado (cubed)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Your choice of protein (e.g., 4 oz grilled chicken or tofu)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Cook in 2 cups of water over medium heat until absorbed.
- If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse. For added crunch, roast them in olive oil with salt until golden.
- Sauté spinach in a skillet with olive oil until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and cube the avocado.
- Prepare your protein by grilling or sautéing as desired.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with quinoa as the base and layer spinach, chickpeas, tomatoes, avocado, and protein on top. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthful
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg