How To Make A Quinoa Power Bowl

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Dec. 26, 2016

Have you ever felt like you wanted more out of your meal than just tasting good and filling you up? A power bowl packs delicious and functional ingredients that give you all the nutrients your body craves and boosts your energy for the day. We all could use a bit extra energy during this time of the year!

Ingredients

Fresh spring greens 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Cooked quinoa 1 Cup (16 tbs) (((cooked according to package directions, warm or chilled)))
Canned chick peas 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , drained, tossed in 1 tbsp. italian vinaigrette
Avocado 1 , sliced
Radish 1 , trimmed, thin sliced
Cucumber slices 6 (((hot house)))
Prepared hummus 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (((any flavor)))
Carrot 1 Small , peeled, cut into ribbons
Olive oil 2 Teaspoon (((as needed)))
Fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon (((as needed)))
Kosher salt To Taste
Black pepper To Taste
Pepita 2 Tablespoon , roasted (((optional)))
Blueberries 2 Tablespoon (((optional)))

Directions

MAKING:

In a bowl, assemble spring greens, quinoa, marinated chick peas, avocado and radish/cucumber slices.

Top with hummus and carrots.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over ingredients.

Season with salt, pepper and garnish with pepitas and berries.

SERVING:

Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 1