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Spring Vegetable Grain Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious grain bowl featuring seasonal spring vegetables, whole grains, and a light dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Vegetables
  • 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed
  • 1 cup radishes sliced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as parsley or basil, chopped

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While quinoa is cooking, steam asparagus and snap peas for about 5 minutes until tender. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sliced radishes and shredded carrots.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Assemble Bowl
  1. In a large serving bowl, combine cooked quinoa, steamed vegetables, radishes, and carrots. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.
  2. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.

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