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A colorful and healthy summer grain bowl overflowing with fresh vegetables and grains

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This healthy summer grain bowl features a variety of fresh ingredients, making it a perfect light and nutritious meal. It's easy to customize with your favorite additions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grain Bowl Base
  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa
  • 0.5 cup Cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup Chickpeas canned, rinsed
  • 0.5 Avocado sliced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Lemon vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions, then let it cool slightly.
  2. Prepare all vegetables by dicing the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, rinsing the chickpeas, slicing the avocado, and chopping the fresh parsley.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, rinsed chickpeas, sliced avocado, and chopped fresh parsley.
  2. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Feel free to add grilled chicken, tofu, or your favorite protein for a heartier meal. You can also experiment with different vegetables and dressings.