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Vegetable Quinoa Bowl Recipe

A healthy and colorful vegetable quinoa bowl that's easy to make.
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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 bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ 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 large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  5. 5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  6. 6. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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