Description
A vibrant bowl packed with quinoa or brown rice, mixed leafy greens, colorful veggies, and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce that promotes health and vitality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups mixed leafy greens (e.g., spinach, kale)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes for quinoa and 30-40 minutes for brown rice.
- Prepare your fresh ingredients by combining cooked grains with leafy greens, carrots, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and chickpeas in a bowl.
- Make the tahini yogurt sauce by whisking together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the sauce with the grain and vegetable mix, tossing gently to coat.
- Enjoy the bowl immediately for the freshest flavors and textures.
Notes
Make components in advance to streamline assembly during busy days. Customize with various toppings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg