Half & Half Bowl Recipe
Make Half & Half Bowl Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Start by rinsing 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Topping Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and dice 1 cup of cucumber. Set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Avocado
Cut 1 avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into wedges.
- 6
Rinse the Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse 1 cup of chickpeas under cold water. If using dried chickpeas, soak and cook them according to package instructions.
- 7
- 8
Prepare the Feta
Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese into small pieces.
Dressing Preparation
- 9
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Bowl
In a large serving bowl, layer the fluffy quinoa as the base. Then, arrange the chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, avocado wedges, chickpeas, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs on top.
- 11
Drizzle Dressing
Finally, drizzle the prepared dressing over the top of the assembled bowl. Serve immediately and enjoy!
