Hearty Grain Bowl

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and nutritious Hearty Grain Bowl, a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy any craving. This wholesome recipe combines fluffy quinoa, roasted red bell peppers, zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all caramelized to perfection in the oven. Topped with creamy avocado slices and drizzled with a zesty lemon-tahini dressing, this dish bursts with freshness and nutrients. Served over a bed of crisp mixed greens, this grain bowl is not only visually stunning but also packed with plant-based protein and essential vitamins. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Whether you're meal prepping or impressing guests, this customizable grain bowl is a surefire way to bring bold flavors to the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large avocado
• 1 large lemon
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2 cups mixed greens

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, and halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper.

Step 7

Spread the vegetables evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 8

While the vegetables are roasting, slice the avocado and prepare the dressing.

Step 9

For the dressing, juice the lemon into a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons of tahini, finely mince the garlic clove, and whisk everything together until smooth. Add a tablespoon of water if you need to thin the dressing.

Step 10

Once the quinoa and vegetables are done, assemble the grain bowls: start with a base of mixed greens in four bowls, divide the quinoa equally, then top with roasted vegetables and sliced avocado.

Step 11

Drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1551.4 grams (1551.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1616

Total Fat 98.20g	126%
Saturated Fat 13.40g	67%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5533mg	241%
Total Carbohydrate 150.40g	55%
Dietary Fiber 27.00g	96%
Total Sugars 25.40g
Protein 43.90g	88%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3648mg	281%
Iron 16080mg	89334%
Potassium 2608mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 36.2%