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A colorful quinoa bowl filled with fresh vegetables and protein.

Quick way to grow: 3 Quinoa Bowl Recipes

Fuel your body with these three quick and easy quinoa bowl recipes, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal any time of day. Each bowl is packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Basic Quinoa Bowl Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups Mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas (rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup Cucumber (diced)

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Hummus
  • 2 tbsp Lemon vinaigrette

Asian Quinoa Bowl

  • 1/2 cup Edamame (shelled)
  • 1/4 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup Bell pepper (julienned)
  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame dressing
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds

Mexican Quinoa Bowl

  • 1/2 cup Black beans (rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup Corn (cooked)
  • 1/2 Avocado (diced)
  • 2 tbsp Salsa
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice

Instructions
 

Basic Quinoa Bowl Assembly

  • Start with a base of cooked quinoa and mixed greens in your bowl.
  • Add chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber to the bowl.

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Assembly

  • To the basic bowl, add crumbled feta cheese, sliced Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion.
  • Drizzle with hummus and lemon vinaigrette for a Mediterranean flavor.

Asian Quinoa Bowl Assembly

  • To the basic bowl, incorporate shelled edamame, shredded carrots, and julienned bell pepper.
  • Finish with toasted sesame dressing and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Mexican Quinoa Bowl Assembly

  • To the basic bowl, add rinsed black beans, cooked corn, and diced avocado.
  • Top with salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a zesty kick.

Notes

Feel free to customize these bowls with your favorite vegetables, proteins, and dressings. Quinoa can be cooked ahead of time for even quicker assembly. Adjust seasoning to your preference.