Description
Spring Veggie Buddha Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal prep option, perfect for a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- Prepare the vegetables: chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and shred carrots.
- In meal prep containers, layer quinoa, vegetables, and avocado slices.
- Top with hummus, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be made in advance.
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg