Bowl Recipe
Make Bowl Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Protein
Dressing
Method
Cooking the Base
- 1
Prepare Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer Quinoa
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 3
Fluff Quinoa
After resting, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
Dice the bell pepper and cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the spinach into smaller pieces if desired.
Adding Protein and Toppings
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, cooked chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste.
Final Assembly
- 7
Dress the Bowl
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine until everything is well coated.
- 8
Serve
Divide the bowl into serving dishes and enjoy your nutritious and colorful bowl!
