Bowl Recipe
Make 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
Vegetables
Protein
Dressing
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a pot, combine rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and slice the avocado. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
- 3
Add Spinach
Add the fresh spinach to the mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables.
Protein Preparation
- 4
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Add them to the vegetable mixture.
- 5
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetable and chickpea mixture.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assembly
- 7
Combine and Serve
In a large serving bowl, fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Add the vegetable and protein mixture on top of the quinoa. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
