Veggie Grain Bowl

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

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Veggie Grain Bowl

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 head Broccoli
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 medium Avocado
• 4 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
3. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
4. Chop the broccoli into florets.
5. Peel and slice the carrots.
6. Slice the red bell pepper and red onion.
7. In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas, broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
8. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
9. While the vegetables are roasting, slice the avocado and chop the fresh cilantro.
10. Once the quinoa and vegetables are cooked, assemble the grain bowl by dividing the quinoa, roasted vegetables, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro among four bowls.
11. Serve the veggie grain bowls immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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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.