Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Name: Quinoa Buddha Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 cup chopped mixed greens (baby spinach, kale, arugula); 1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup crumbled roasted chicken breast (or cooked lentils or tofu for vegan option); 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing (light & tangy preferred)

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

This Quinoa Buddha Bowl recipe is a quick and easy recipe that requires minimal ingredients and is healthy. Ready in 30 minutes

Updated at: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:46:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories487.7 kcal (24%)

Total Fat18.8 g (27%)

Carbs59.5 g (23%)

Sugars3.1 g (3%)

Protein20.8 g (42%)

Sodium228.4 mg (11%)

Fiber7.6 g (27%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

½ cupquinoa

rinsed

1 cupmixed greens

chopped, baby spinach, kale, arugula

¼ cupred bell pepper

sliced

¼ cupchicken breast

crumbled, roasted, or cooked lentils or tofu for vegan option

¼ cupcherry tomatoes

halved

1 tablespoonvinaigrette dressing

light & tangy preferred

Instructions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 1 cup water.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until fluffed and cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Wash and chop the greens and slice the bell pepper.

Step 4

Divide the cooked quinoa, chopped greens, sliced bell pepper, crumbled chicken/lentils, and cherry tomato halves into a bowl, creating a colorful arrangement.

Step 5

Drizzle the vinaigrette dressing over the bowl, adjusting the amount to your liking. (or you can save this for lunchtime)

Step 6

Store the entire bowl in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap.

Step 7

Pack in your lunch bag and enjoy during lunch.