Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and brown rice according to package instructions; let cool.
- Wash and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked grains with the vegetables and chickpeas.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; mix well to combine.
- Garnish with avocado slices and fresh herbs, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to use different whole grains like farro or barley.
- Customize with seasonal vegetables for variety.
- Consider adding protein options like grilled chicken or tofu for extra sustenance.
- This dish can be prepped ahead and assembled when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg