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Healthy Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe

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Utkarsh K. Jan. 3, 2025

1/2 banana lunch left overs small side of popcorn. Not perfect but definitely not terrible.

Prep 10 minutesCook 20 minutesEasyServes 4
CB

Coach Belle

Great job! Youve also hit your weekly target for your Post-Gym Dinner routine. Your meal choice seems to be in line with our nutritional guidelines including a good mix of lean proteins and fiber-rich foods. I hope you continue to enjoy these healthy meals and the positive impact they have on your overall well-being. Keep finding creative ways to incorporate healthy foods into your meals.

Instructions

  • 1.

    1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.

  • 2.

    2. While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.

  • 3.

    3. Add peas, diced tomatoes, and chickpeas to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.

  • 4.

    4. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  • 5.

    5. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and divide it among four bowls. Top with the vegetable mixture.

  • 6.

    6. Serve with half a banana on the side for a healthy touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2.

    2 cups vegetable broth or water

  • 3.

    1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

  • 4.

    1 cup diced carrots

  • 5.

    1 cup diced tomatoes

  • 6.

    2 cups fresh spinach

  • 7.

    1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 8.

    1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 9.

    1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 10.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 11.

    1/2 banana (for a side)

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    8

  • saturates

    1

  • carbohydrates

    55

  • fibers

    12

  • sugar

    5

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    15

Healthy Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe

My Rating

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2 comments
  • UK

    Utkarsh K.Author

    "1/2 banana lunch left overs small side of popcorn. Not perfect but definitely not terrible."

  • CB

    Coach Belle

    "Great job! Youve also hit your weekly target for your Post-Gym Dinner routine. Your meal choice seems to be in line with our nutritional guidelines including a good mix of lean proteins and fiber-rich foods. I hope you continue to enjoy these healthy meals and the positive impact they have on your overall well-being. Keep finding creative ways to incorporate healthy foods into your meals."