How to Make Quinoa Bowls
How to make quinoa in two simple steps! Quinoa is great for making healthy quinoa bowls, breakfast recipes and more.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
for the quinoa:
- 2 cups white quinoa
- 4 cups water
for the bowls:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup veggies of choice
- 1/2 cup protein of choice
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup healthy fat
- dressing/sauce of choice
Instructions
- Add your quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and allow the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Allow to cool completely before storing for later!
- To assemble your bowls, follow this "loose" formula. Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa into each bowl. Top with your desired veggies of choice, protein, and healthy fat (avocado, nuts, seeds, etc.), and then finish with a dressing!
Notes
* the nutrition facts are very loosely calculated and your bowls will vary based on the ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1549IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg