Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGreen LemonQuinoa Bowl Recipe

Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Green Lemon
Time40m
Serves4

Quinoa served with grilled vegetables and a lemon dressing.

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Ingredients

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Grains

Dressing

Method

Cooking Quinoa

  1. 1

    Rinse the Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitter taste.

  2. 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. 3

    Fluff and Set Aside

    Remove the saucepan from heat. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.

Grilling Vegetables

  1. 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.

  2. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  3. 6

    Grill the Vegetables

    Place the chopped vegetables on the grill. Grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and have grill marks.

Making the Dressing

  1. 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

  1. 8

    Combine Everything

    In a large bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa, grilled vegetables, and the dressing. Toss gently to combine.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Divide the quinoa bowl into serving plates and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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