Jul 14 2026
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Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Lil Rays
Time45m
Serves4

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

Method

Cooking the Base

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Fluff Quinoa

    After resting, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 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

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, cooked chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese.

Making the Dressing

  1. 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

  1. 7

    Dress the Bowl

    Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine until everything is well coated.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Divide the bowl into serving dishes and enjoy your nutritious and colorful bowl!

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