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Quinoa Veggie Bowl Recipe

A healthy and delicious quinoa veggie bowl, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quick
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