Description
Indulge in a vibrant Anti-Inflammatory Glow Bowl that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This colorful dish combines fluffy quinoa, protein-packed chickpeas, and fresh veggies, all drizzled with a creamy tahini yogurt dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this bowl is bursting with flavors that will delight your taste buds and boost your health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup assorted bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chickpeas, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until warmed through.
- In the same pan, add chopped bell peppers and spinach. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- For the tahini yogurt sauce, mix tahini with lemon juice and enough water to achieve a creamy consistency; season with salt.
- To assemble the Glow Bowl: Start with quinoa as a base, layer on sautéed vegetables and chickpeas, then drizzle generously with tahini yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your bowl by swapping veggies based on your preference or seasonal availability. For added protein and texture, consider mixing in roasted sweet potatoes or additional legumes.