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Creative Balanced Meal Bowl Ideas for a Wholesome Diet

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These Balanced Meal Bowl Ideas are a vibrant celebration of flavor, color, and nutrients perfect for intuitive, seasonal eating without calorie counting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Grilled chicken or tofu
  • Optional: Roasted sweet potatoes
  • Optional: Pickled red onions
  • Optional: Sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool to room temperature.
  2. While quinoa cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the avocado, and dice the cucumber.
  3. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly.
  4. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and mixed greens.
  6. Toss gently to mix evenly.
  7. Add the dressing and toss again until well coated.
  8. Top with sliced avocado and crumbled feta cheese, if using.
  9. Add any optional ingredients to customize the bowl.

Notes

Toast quinoa before cooking for a nuttier flavor. Marinate chickpeas in the dressing for extra taste. Cool quinoa before mixing to avoid wilting the greens.

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