Quinoa Power Bowls

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein source as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Quinoa Power Bowls

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry with a paper towel.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
4. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, fresh parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well.
6. Let the flavors meld for 5 minutes. Serve the quinoa power bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.