Go Back
A colorful quinoa bowl 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.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 bowls
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Quinoa
  • 1.5 cups quinoa
  • 3 cups water
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp lemon vinaigrette
Southwest Quinoa Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 0.5 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup corn
  • 0.5 cup avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
Asian Inspired Quinoa Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 0.5 cup edamame shelled
  • 0.25 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.25 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp peanut sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • fine-mesh sieve
  • saucepan
  • bowls

Method
 

Basic Quinoa Preparation
  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve to remove saponins.
  2. Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan, bringing the mixture to a boil before reducing heat to low and simmering for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow it to sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Assembly
  1. Combine cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced Kalamata olives in a bowl.
  2. Top with crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette.
  3. Mix gently to combine ingredients.
Southwest Quinoa Bowl Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, rinsed black beans, corn, and diced avocado.
  2. Add salsa and a dollop of sour cream on top.
  3. Stir everything together until well combined.
Asian Inspired Quinoa Bowl Assembly
  1. Combine cooked quinoa, shelled edamame, shredded carrots, and sliced bell pepper in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
  3. Toss to ensure all components are evenly coated.

Notes

Feel free to customize these bowls with your favorite vegetables and proteins. The basic quinoa recipe yields enough for all three bowls, or you can make a single batch for one bowl and save the rest for later. These recipes are great for meal prepping!