Move over, boring old rice! There’s a new grain in town, and it’s packing some serious flavor. Quinoa is the perfect base for this amazing avocado green goddess quinoa bowl recipe. Packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber, this recipe will leave you feeling satisfied and full of energy. Trust me, once you try this dish, you’ll be hooked.
Amazing Avocado Green Goddess Quinoa Healthy Recipe
Let us start preparing this healthy and delicious avocado green goddess quinoa healthy recipe. First of all, gather all the ingredients and start preparations.
Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package instructions.
When it comes to quinoa, you want to make sure that you start by cooking it according to the package instructions. This is the best way to ensure your quinoa is cooked evenly and yields delicious results. The quinoa will then be ready for you to use in whatever recipes or dishes you choose. Whether adding quinoa to a salad or making quinoa burgers, perfecting quinoa cooking techniques is the key.
Prepare the avocado green goddess dressing
Prepare the avocado green goddess dressing by blending all of the ingredients together in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Whether you’re making a salad for lunch or whipping up something extra special for dinner, the avocado green goddess dressing is here to save the day. This vibrant dressing requires minimal effort and little prep; simply throw all ingredients into a food processor or blender and give it a whirl until smooth – it’s that easy.
With its creamy texture, herby flavor profile, and gorgeous green hue, this velvety dressing pairs perfectly with your favorite summer salads and will be sure to add a boost of flavor to any dish. Plus, the best part? It’s totally vegan-friendly too! Who said healthy eating had to be boring?
Mix together the cooked quinoa, diced avocado, chopped tomatoes,
Quinoa bowls are a great way to get both a delicious and nutritious lunch or dinner. To make one yourself, start with a large bowl and add in some cooked quinoa and mix with green Avocado dressing. Then, add chopped onions followed by diced tomatoes for some tartness, and stir well.
Finish it off with some crumbled cheese. Now you’ve got an incredibly tasty bowl that has all the flavors and textures you could ever want out of a meal. Enjoy your homemade quinoa bowl for lunch or dinner.
The aroma of herbs and spices gives your dish a wonderfully pungent flavor. It’s like you can feel the ingredients coming together to create something truly special – something delicious enough to satisfy every taste bud. You can’t help but marvel at how easy it is to bring out such bold flavors in a dish.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later!
It’s true, food can last longer in the fridge! But honestly, nothing beats the taste of a meal that’s freshly prepared and served immediately. When you’ve put effort into cooking or baking something delicious, why wait to enjoy it?
Serve those dishes now while they’re still at their best. Of course, some dishes do keep well in the refrigerator over time so if you plan ahead and want to save leftovers for later, go ahead.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2 Cups quinoa
4 Cups vegetable stock or water
1 medium ripe avocado, cut in half, seed discarded.
1/2 Cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/2 Cupfresh parsley
1/4 Cup fresh basil (optional)
4 Green Onions, green part only (optional)
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon honey
1 medium red onion, finely diced
2 Cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Add quinoa and vegetable stock to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the quinoa sit, covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, scoop avocado flesh and add to blender. Add Greek yogurt, parsley, basil, green onions, lemon juice, and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to a serving bowl. Toss with the avocado green goddess dressing.
- Add red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Stir lightly to combine.
- Can be served at room temp or chilled from the fridge. Enjoy
Amazing Avocado Green Goddess Quinoa Healthy Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cups quinoa
- 2 Cups Vegetable stock or water
- 1 Medium ripe avocado, cut in half, seed discarded
- 1/2 Cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 Cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 Cup fresh basil (optional)
- 4 Green Onions, green part only (optional)
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 Medium Red onion, finely diced
- 2 Cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Notes
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- Add quinoa and vegetable stock to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the quinoa sit, covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, scoop avocado flesh and add to blender. Add Greek yogurt, parsley, basil, green onions, lemon juice, and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to a serving bowl. Toss with the avocado green goddess dressing.
- Add red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Stir lightly to combine.
- Can be served at room temp or chilled from the fridge. Enjoy