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A colorful quinoa bowl with fresh vegetables and protein

Quick way to grow: 3 Quinoa Bowl Recipes

Enjoy three quick and healthy quinoa bowl recipes perfect for a speedy and nutritious meal. These bowls are packed with flavor and easy to customize, making them ideal for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 bowls
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shared Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups quinoa
  • 3 cups water
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Bowl 1: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
  • 1 can cooked chickpeas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 cucumber
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Bowl 2: Southwestern Quinoa Bowl
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 avocado
  • 0.25 red onion
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp chili powder
Bowl 3: Asian Edamame Quinoa Bowl
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 0.5 cup carrots
  • 0.5 bell pepper
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • fine-mesh sieve
  • medium saucepan
  • bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Quinoa
  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly with cold water in a fine-mesh sieve.
  2. Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine a portion of the cooked quinoa with chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
  2. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil, then drizzle over the quinoa bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Southwestern Quinoa Bowl Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine a portion of the cooked quinoa with rinsed black beans, corn kernels, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, and chili powder. Pour the dressing over the quinoa bowl and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Asian Edamame Quinoa Bowl Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine a portion of the cooked quinoa with thawed shelled edamame, shredded carrots, diced bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Drizzle over the quinoa bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

These quinoa bowls are highly customizable! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, proteins, or dressings. They are excellent for meal prepping and can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.