🥑 Healthy Avocado & Quinoa Power Bowl

A vibrant, protein-packed, naturally gluten-free recipe — perfect for energy, glowing skin, and weight management.
It’s full of healthy fats, plant-based protein, and antioxidants.

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🥣 Ingredients (Serves 2)

🌾 Base

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• ½ tsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

🥑 Toppings

• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

• ½ cup chickpeas (boiled or canned)

• 1 small cucumber, diced

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small carrot, grated

• 2 tbsp corn (optional)

• A handful of spinach or lettuce

🍋 Dressing

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.

2. Cook in 2 cups of water until fluffy (about 15 minutes).

3. Fluff with a fork, drizzle olive oil, and season with salt.

Step 2: Prep the Veggies

1. Slice avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes.

2. Grate the carrot and rinse spinach leaves.

3. Drain chickpeas and rinse well.

Step 3: Make the Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix until smooth and slightly creamy.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowl

1. Add quinoa to the base of a serving bowl.

2. Arrange avocado, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and greens neatly on top.

3. Drizzle with the lemon-honey dressing.

4. Sprinkle a few seeds (chia, sesame, or pumpkin) for extra nutrients.

💚 Health & Nutrition Benefits

✅ Healthy Tips

1. 🌞 Eat this for lunch or post-workout for steady energy.

2. 🧊 To meal prep — store the dressing separately; add before serving.

3. 🌿 Add grilled tofu, chicken, or paneer if you need extra protein.

4. 💧 Drink a glass of infused water (lemon + cucumber + mint) with this meal for hydration and detox support.