Bowls make a great lunch option! They are easy to pack for work and depending on the ingredients you use, they can be a delicious,
healthy and filling meal to keep you full throughout the afternoon.
Base: whole grain or veggie base such as quinoa, brown rice, or a bed of chopped leafy greens.
Veggies/or fruit: to add crunchiness nutrition, and flavor.
Healthy Fats: nuts, seeds, avocado, or olive oil.
Protein (lean or vegan): such as eggs, tofu, fish, chicken, beans or legumes.
For this
Quinoa Buddha Bowl, follow the recipe below:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2-4 spears steamed broccoli
- ½ carrot, sliced and roasted or sautéed.
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ – 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ cup fennel, finely cut
- ¼- ½ avocado
- Optional: 3 oz of grilled chicken, salmon, tuna or tofu.
Dressing ingredients:
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions to assemble the bowl
- Scoop quinoa into a medium-size bowl
- Top with the broccoli, tomatoes, carrot sliced, cabbage, fennel, avocado and desired protein.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
- Spoon the dressing over the bowl ingredients as desired.
- Enjoy!
