Bowl Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Protein
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Preparation of Vegetables
- 3
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 medium cucumber, and 1 medium bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Prepare Spinach
Wash and dry 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves, tearing them into smaller pieces if desired.
Preparation of Protein
- 5
Drain Chickpeas
Open 1 can of chickpeas, drain and rinse them under cold water.
- 6
Prepare Feta Cheese
Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese into small pieces.
Making Dressing
- 7
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, spinach, drained chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 9
Add Dressing
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients.