Healthy Aesthetic Bowl
A vibrant and nutritious meal featuring a base of quinoa topped with fresh vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
Fresh Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 medium avocado sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chickpeas rinsed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein
- 1/4 cup nuts or seeds for crunch
- 1 cup roasted vegetables like sweet potatoes or bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon hummus for creaminess
- to taste spices like cumin or paprika
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, layer the cooked quinoa, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, chickpeas, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the assembled bowl and toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days for best quality.