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
- Cook the quinoa and lentils according to package directions.
- 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.
- Blend all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth, adjusting consistency with water as needed.
- Assemble the bowl by spreading hummus at the bottom, then layering quinoa, lentils, and grilled veggies.
- 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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