recipe // zesty quinoa bowls

A health-packed bowl perfect for gatherings and easy weekday leftovers.

This recipe is one of my all-time favorites, and a powerhouse of nutrition. Every single ingredient is a health promoting superhero. This salad isn’t just a delicious meal, it’s a comprehensive health-boosting bowl that’s easy to make ahead, suitable for a crowd, and makes delicious left-overs for easy weekday lunches.

My favorite way to eat this is with a little avocado on top and beside a piece of grilled meat. My favorites are blackening seasoned chicken or marinated skirt-steak, but this recipe is so versatile you can really put anything next to it.

If you weren't already sold as to why you should make this a staple in your rotation - here's a little taste of some of the health benefits that live in this bowl:

• Olive oil and honey contribute brain and heart-healthy fats and antioxidants

• Celtic or Himalayan salt adds beneficial minerals and electrolytes

• Red peppers, high in vitamin C, and garlic raise your immunity shield

• The herby trio – cilantro, parsley, and mint – along with the shallot support your body's natural detoxification and overall wellness

• Bone broth delivers essential nutrients for joint, skin, and gut health

• The lemon zest brightens the dish with liver loving antioxidants and digestion supporting enzymes

• Quinoa, a star ingredient, is a complete protein packed with energy-boosting B vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Its nutrients also support heart health, blood sugar control, and bone health.

I could go on..but I won't.

When choosing ingredients: make sure to get organic spinach, and high quality olive oil. Sprouted quinoa is the easiest for your body to digest and use, so if you can find it - opt for that! I use this one.

So, go ahead and give it a try. But, feel free to have some fun with this recipe. Try it with different add-ins and toppings. Tomatoes, cucumber, peaches - It's all delicious! I switch it up often to keep things interesting and keep the most variety on my plate. If you have a variation or topping that you tried and love, let me know! I'm always looking for ideas!

Zesty Quinoa Bowls

Servings: 4-5 Prep time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Dressing

• 1/4 c red wine vinegar

• 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp raw honey

• 1/3 c olive oil

• Zest from ½ lemon

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp sea salt (more to taste)

• Freshly ground black pepper

Salad

• 1 red pepper, chopped

• 2 shallots, chopped

• 2 c spinach, chopped

• 1 c Quinoa

• 2 c bone broth

• 3-4 oz Feta

• 1/2 c chopped mint

• 1/4 c chopped parsley

• 1/2 c chopped Cilantro

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa in bone broth according to package directions.

2. Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing.

3. Combine red pepper, shallots, feta, mint, parsley and cilantro in a separate bowl.

4. Add: Once the quinoa is cooked, add spinach to the quinoa and stir to let it wilt a little bit. Let it cool slightly before adding it to the bowl.

5. Dress lightly and stir all ingredients together.

6. Serve with additional dressing, and whatever garnish you choose.

* This is even better the next day. If you can, make it in advance and keep it in the fridge for a ready-made dinner or take it for lunch during the week.

Approximate nutrition facts per serving (including dressing):

calories: 345

protein: 11 g

sugar: 6 g

total fat: 18 g

saturated fat: 3.6 g

cholesterol: 5.5 g

sodium: 670 mg

carbs: 36 g

fiber: 5 g

net carbs: 31 g