Healthy Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe
created by
Utkarsh K. Oct. 14, 2024
“Celery carrot peas quinoa spinach zucchini mushroom beetroot avacado (lunch left overs!) + 3 eggs. Great to have something sensible waiting for me post gym! Again feels like a new leaf turned.”
Coach Belle
“Good job Utkarsh! Your post-gym meal sounds both nutritious and delicious. Its wonderful to see you turning over a new leaf and making such sensible choices after your workout. The combination of veggies and eggs is a great source of lean protein and fiber which is exactly what your body needs to recover. Keep finding creative ways to incorporate these healthy foods into your meals.”
Instructions
1.
1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
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2. While the quinoa cooks, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. If using, add a small amount of olive oil.
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3. Add diced celery, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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4. Stir in the peas and spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
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5. In a separate pot, boil water and gently add the eggs. Cook for about 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs, then transfer to an ice bath to cool before peeling.
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6. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
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7. To serve, layer quinoa in bowls, top with sautéed vegetables, diced beetroot, and avocado. Slice the eggs and place on top.
Ingredients
1.
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2.
2 cups vegetable broth or water
3.
1 cup celery, diced
4.
1 cup carrots, diced
5.
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
6.
2 cups spinach, chopped
7.
1 medium zucchini, diced
8.
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
9.
1 cup beetroot, diced (cooked or raw)
10.
1 avocado, diced
11.
3 large eggs
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Salt and pepper to taste
13.
Olive oil (optional, for cooking)
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
12
saturates
2
carbs
45
fibers
10
sugar
3
added sugar
0
protein
15
Healthy Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe
My Rating
Utkarsh K.Author
"Celery carrot peas quinoa spinach zucchini mushroom beetroot avacado (lunch left overs!) + 3 eggs. Great to have something sensible waiting for me post gym! Again feels like a new leaf turned."
Coach Belle
"Good job Utkarsh! Your post-gym meal sounds both nutritious and delicious. Its wonderful to see you turning over a new leaf and making such sensible choices after your workout. The combination of veggies and eggs is a great source of lean protein and fiber which is exactly what your body needs to recover. Keep finding creative ways to incorporate these healthy foods into your meals."