Wholesome Green Bowl (Printable Version)

A nutrient-packed bowl with quinoa, green veggies, avocado, and zesty lemon-tahini dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup broccoli florets
05 - 1 cup baby spinach
06 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
07 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
08 - 1 avocado, sliced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Toppings

10 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
11 - 1 tbsp hemp seeds
12 - 1/4 cup edamame, shelled and cooked

→ Lemon-Tahini Dressing

13 - 3 tbsp tahini
14 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
17 - 1 clove garlic, minced
18 - 2-3 tbsp water, as needed
19 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let cool slightly.
02 - Steam broccoli and snap peas for 3-4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.
03 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Add more water to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Divide quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top with broccoli, spinach, snap peas, cucumber, avocado, parsley, edamame, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds.
05 - Drizzle generously with lemon-tahini dressing and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy tahini dressing makes every bite feel indulgent while keeping things light
  • You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in minutes for busy weekdays
  • Its one of those meals that somehow tastes even better the next day
02 -
  • Dont skip rinsing the quinoa or you might notice an unpleasant bitter taste
  • The dressing thickens as it sits, so add a splash more water before serving if needed
  • Overcooking the vegetables will make them sad and mushy instead of vibrant
03 -
  • Let the quinoa cool almost completely before assembling so the vegetables stay crisp
  • Warm the quinoa slightly before packing for meal prep to maintain better texture

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