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Summer Harvest Veggie and Avocado Quinoa Bowl

URL: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/summer-harvest-veggie-and-avocado-quinoa-bowl/

Ingredients

The base

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or wild rice blend
  • 1 cup cooked green lentils
  • 2-3 cups assorted veggies, sliced (summer squash, peppers, beets)
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh fruit, sliced (stone fruits or berries)
  • 1 each sliced avocado
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • to taste microgreens
  • to taste crumbled goat cheese

Glowing Avocado Basil Vinaigrette

  • ½ each avocado
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
  • ½ each lemon (juice)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • ½ cup fresh basil
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa and lentils according to package directions.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, toss the veggies with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill for 3-5 minutes per side until charred.
  3. Blend all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth, adjusting consistency with water as needed.
  4. Assemble the bowl by spreading hummus at the bottom, then layering quinoa, lentils, and grilled veggies.
  5. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with tomatoes, fruit, avocado, carrots, and microgreens.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
685
Total fat
35g
Total carbohydrates
80g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
5mg

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