New Year Green Bowl (Printable Version)
A vibrant mix of quinoa, greens, and seeds with a tangy dressing for a nutrient boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Greens & Vegetables
04 - 2 cups baby spinach
05 - 1 cup kale, destemmed and chopped
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
07 - 1 avocado, sliced
08 - 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 3 green onions, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
→ Toppings
12 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
13 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
14 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
→ Dressing
15 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
18 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
21 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Rinse the quinoa under cold running water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - While quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables. Steam the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, combine spinach, kale, steamed broccoli, edamame, parsley, green onions, and cucumber.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
05 - Add the cooked quinoa to the greens. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
06 - Divide the mixture among four bowls. Top with sliced avocado, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and feta cheese if using. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for a cold bowl.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm quinoa and crisp fresh greens creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
- You can prep all the components ahead and still have everything taste bright and fresh when you assemble it
02 -
- The dressing tastes better if you let it sit for 10 minutes to let the garlic mellow out
- Warm quinoa helps wilt the kale slightly, which makes it so much more pleasant to eat
03 -
- Toast your pumpkin and sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant, it makes such a difference
- Let the quinoa cool for at least 5 minutes so it does not wilt the spinach too much