Fresh green quinoa bowl
Savor a fresh meal with this Green Quinoa Bowl, featuring fluffy quinoa, crunchy kale, creamy avocado, and a tangy lemon-basil dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner!
Cook time 15 min
Prep time 5 min
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa2 cups water
1 cup kale
1.50 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp yeast
1 tbsp basil
1 sheet seaweed
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1 avocado
This fresh and zesty green quinoa bowl is a flavorful, nutrient-packed meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Combining the protein-rich quinoa with the nutritious kale, creamy avocado, and a hint of lemon, this recipe is both delicious and easy to prepare. The addition of yeast and basil brings out deeper flavors, while the seaweed adds a unique, savory touch.
Instructions:
- Start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer. This helps remove the natural coating, called saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set it aside to cool slightly.
- While the quinoa is cooking, wash and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the kale by boiling it in water for 1-2 minutes until it turns a vibrant green, then immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the kale and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, blanched kale, and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, chopped basil, and torn seaweed pieces.
- Season with a dash of salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-sized cubes.
- Gently fold the diced avocado into the quinoa mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the fresh and zesty green quinoa bowl immediately, or refrigerate for a chilled option.
Tips:
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove its natural saponin coating, which can make it taste bitter.
- For added flavor, consider cooking the quinoa in vegetable broth instead of water.
- Massage the kale with a little bit of lemon juice and salt before adding it to the bowl to make it more tender.
- Use a ripe avocado for the best creamy texture.
- If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute with dried basil, but reduce the quantity as dried herbs are more potent.
- To enhance the seaweed’s flavor, you can toast it lightly before crumbling it into the dish.
In just a few simple steps, you can create a nutritious and vibrant green quinoa bowl that’s bursting with fresh flavors. Perfect for a quick yet wholesome meal, this recipe offers all the benefits of plant-based ingredients while satisfying your taste buds. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite protein.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 150kcal
Protein 4.15g
Carbohydrates 16g
Fiber 6g
Sugar 0.99g
Fat 9g
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