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Vegetable Quinoa Bowl Recipe

A healthy and delicious vegetable quinoa bowl that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup carrot shredded
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper.
  5. 5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
  6. 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetarian
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