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Quinoa-Veggie Bowl with Green Goddess

This Quinoa-Veggie Bowl with Green Goddess is vibrant, nourishing, and packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a creamy, zesty dressing for a wholesome meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Quinoa

  • Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove bitterness. Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables and Chicken

  • While quinoa cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and bell pepper, and dice avocado just before assembling. Cook, season, and shred chicken if not already prepared. Finely chop fresh parsley and basil.

Step 3: Make the Green Goddess Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowl

  • Add chopped veggies, shredded chicken, and diced avocado to the quinoa bowl. Pour Green Goddess dressing over and toss gently to combine without mashing avocado. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve immediately for best flavor. Enjoy alone or with a side like warm pita bread or veggie dip.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl

Notes

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove bitterness and improve texture.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water to add extra depth of flavor to the quinoa.
  • Dice avocado right before serving to keep it fresh and prevent browning.