Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. Combine it with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Prepare Spinach

In a large skillet, heat a teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cups of fresh spinach and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook Brown Rice

In another medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Protein Preparation

Grill Chicken

Season 1 cup of chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

Prepare Chickpeas

Drain and rinse 1 cup of canned chickpeas. You can serve them as is or sauté them in a skillet with a little olive oil and spices for 5 minutes for extra flavor.

Cook Tofu

Press 1 cup of cubed tofu to remove excess moisture. Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and sauté for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides.

Topping Preparation

Prepare Avocado

Slice 1 medium avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice it into wedges.

Prepare Cherry Tomatoes

Rinse 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.

Prepare Cucumber

Dice 1 medium cucumber into small pieces.

Assemble Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper.

Assembly

Build Your Bowl

In a large bowl, start with your choice of base (quinoa, spinach, or brown rice). Add your preferred protein (grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu). Top with sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine.