Nut-Free Vibrant Power Bowl
Fuel your day with this Nut-Free Vibrant Power Bowl, a colorful, nutrient-packed meal that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. This recipe combines protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas with a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and thinly sliced red cabbage. Creamy diced avocado and a sprinkle of shelled pumpkin seeds add irresistible texture and flavor, while the zesty homemade dressing, featuring olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground cumin, ties it all together. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this delightful bowl is not only allergy-friendly but also packed with vitamins, fiber, and plant-based goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for a quick lunch or dinner, this vibrant power bowl is a feast for both the eyes and the stomach!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Pumpkin seeds (shelled, unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, shred the carrots, thinly slice the red cabbage, and dice the avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
To assemble the power bowls, divide the cooked quinoa evenly among 4 bowls as the base.
Top each bowl with equal portions of chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and avocado.
Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds over each bowl for added crunch.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nut-free vibrant power bowl!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.0 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2853 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.6 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3177 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
