_Sips green tea_ Let me tell you about my absolute favorite afternoon pick-me-up that’ll make you forget all about those drive-thru cravings! Ladies (and gents), I present to you my Mediterranean Quinoa Power Bowl – it’s literally a hug in a bowl, but make it healthy and Instagram-worthy!
Look, I get it. We’ve all had those afternoons where that burger joint is calling our name, but trust your girl here – this recipe is a game-changer. Not only will it keep you satisfied until dinner, but it’ll also make your skin glow (and who doesn’t want that?).
Here’s what you’ll need (I promise these ingredients aren’t scary):
– 1 cup quinoa
– 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
– Handful of fresh mint leaves
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Salt and pepper to taste
Okay queens, let’s get cooking!
1. First things first, rinse that quinoa! Don’t skip this step – unless you want bitter-tasting quinoa (trust me, been there, done that 🙄).
1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Pro tip: I like to use vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor because we’re fancy like that!
1. While the quinoa is cooking, chop up all your veggies. Make them roughly the same size – we want every bite to be perfect!
1. Once the quinoa has cooled slightly, toss everything into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
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1. Now for the fun part – assembly! Layer the quinoa mixture in your favorite bowl (you know, the one you save for your food pics), top with those gorgeous avocado slices, and sprinkle with feta cheese and mint.
The best part? This recipe makes enough for lunch tomorrow too – if you can resist eating it all in one sitting! It’s literally meal prep without feeling like meal prep.
Y’all, I cannot tell you how many times this recipe has saved me from hitting up the drive-thru. It’s fresh, filling, and honestly makes me feel like I’ve got my life together (even when I definitely don’t 😉).
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P.S. If you’re meal prepping this, keep the avocado separate until you’re ready to eat. Nobody likes brown avocado, am I right?
Now go forth and create this bowl of goodness! And remember, cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. XOXO! 🥑✨
