Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Quinoa served with grilled vegetables and a lemon dressing.
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Ingredients
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Grains
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cooking Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitter taste.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 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 water is absorbed.
- 3
Grilling Vegetables
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop 2 cups of mixed bell peppers, 1 cup of zucchini, 1 cup of red onion, and 1 cup of cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 6
Making the Dressing
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Assembling the Quinoa Bowl
- 8
Combine Everything
In a large bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa, grilled vegetables, and the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- 9
Serve
Divide the quinoa bowl into serving plates and enjoy warm or at room temperature.