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    The Ultimate Quinoa Veggie Bowl

    There are times when all you want is a big salad or bowl full of fresh veggies. For me, that's always the case after returning from vacation or when indulging a bit more than usual. This time around, I wanted to make something with different textures and bright colored veggies so I decided to make this colorful quinoa veggie bowl.

    Quinoa veggie bowl against a light background.

    I love how cilantro adds an extra layer of freshness to any dish! The Mexican in me also wanted to add some jalapeños for a little kick.

    Instant quinoa may be the star of the show for this recipe. With being a new mom, I needed something nutritious, filling but something that can also come together quickly!

    Ingredients

    Below, are the ingredients you'll want to gather and prep ahead of time. Be sure to wash produce thoroughly before chopping. I chose these ingredients because I wanted to make a delicious Asian-inspired bowl. I also highly recommend adding nuts of some sort. They really give this dish that fun crunch factor!

    Quinoa veggie bowl ingredients.
    • Quinoa
    • Sesame oil
    • Salt
    • Cilantro
    • Jalapeños
    • Limes
    • Carrots
    • Cucumbers
    • Purple cabbage
    • Peanut dressing
    • Nuts of choice

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Making your quinoa veggie bowl

    This recipe is pretty straightforward but I've gone ahead and included a few process shots. I hope you will find them helpful.

    Washed and chopped produce.

    Wash and prep your vegetables. Cut carrots and cucumbers into thin slices.

    Cooked quinoa in a pink bowl.

    Add sesame oil and salt to bowl of cooked quinoa.

    Squeezing lime into pink bowl.

    Add lime juice to bowl of quinoa. Combine well.

    Quinoa and vegetables in a pink bowl.

    Your bowl should look something like this after layering all your vegetables and nuts on top.

    Hint: prep your veggies a day ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in either a ziploc bag or an airtight container.

    Substitutions

    Below, are a few substitution options that have been tested with this particular recipe.

    • Quinoa - instead of quinoa, you can use white or brown rice. Cold noodles would also be a delicious substitute!
    • Veggies - this quinoa veggie bowl is super versatile so feel free to throw in any other veggies or substitute with ones that you need to use up.

    Variations

    Below, are a few variations to consider when making this recipe.

    • Spicy - add fresh jalapeño slices or Thai chiles
    • Healthy fats - add in half of an avocado
    • Kid friendly - omit jalapeños if they cannot tolerate them

    Storage

    Store unused ingredients in the refrigerator.

    Top tip

    To keep this recipe simple, I recommend using pre-cooked or instant quinoa and store bought peanut dressing.

    FAQ

    What does quinoa go well with?

    Various types of vegetables, different proteins such as beef, chicken, tofu, or even a fried egg. It makes a great base for many dishes.

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    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

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    Food Safety

    Be sure to wash all produce, thoroughly.

    If you enjoy recipes like this, be sure to check out our recipe for easy tuna rice balls!

    Quinoa veggie bowl against a light background.

    Quinoa Veggie Bowl

    This colorful quinoa veggie bowl is nutritious, filling & delicious! This can be prepped ahead of time making it a quick & easy lunch option!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • pinch of salt
    • ½ lime
    • 1 jalapeño
    • 1 oz carrots
    • 1 oz cucumbers
    • 1 oz purple cabbage
    • 1 oz nuts of choice
    • 1 handful of cilantro
    • 1 serving peanut dressing

    Instructions
     

    • Cook quinoa according to package directions. I used an instant quinoa for this recipe. Add quinoa to serving bowl. Add in your sesame oil, salt and juice from half a lime. Combine well.
    • Cut your carrots, cucumbers and jalapeños into thin slices. Chop cabbage, cilantro and nuts. Layer all these ingredients over your quinoa. Drizzle your favorite peanut dressing over the bowl and combine well with a fork and spoon. Enjoy!
    Keyword healthy meals, lunch, main dish, quinoa, quinoa bowl

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