Avocado and Tomato Quinoa Bowl
A nutritious and satisfying meal that's both delicious and simple to prepare. It combines protein-rich quinoa with creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare your vegetables. Dice the avocados just before serving to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, halved tomatoes, and diced red onion.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Add the diced avocado and fresh cilantro, folding them in carefully to maintain the avocado's shape.
- Top with crumbled feta if desired, and serve immediately.