1. "Pick a Protein" Bowl
A simple, versatile quinoa bowl that includes four wholesome ingredients that provide a base for shrimp, chicken or fish any day of the week.
What you will need:
- Organic kale
- Green Beans (blanched)
- Plain Quinoa
- Shredded Carrots
Tip: Wash all vegetables with cool water.
Top your quinoa with all three vegetables and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bowl. Switch it up everyday with a protein of your choice. Quick, simple and nutritious!
2. Sweet Potato Bowl
One of my favorites - delicious! The perfect recipe to build quinoa bowls that will have you excited and stress-free of meal planning.
What you will need:
- 3 Sweet Potatoes (cubed)
- 1 Can Black Beans (drained)
- 1 Can Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
- Cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 Lemon
- 1/2 Red Onion (diced)
- 1 Cup Plain Quinoa
1. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake in the oven for 30 minutes until soft.
2. Cook red onion, beans and corn in a skillet with paprika and salt.
3. Combine the quinoa with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Follow the link for perfect, fluffy quinoa.
4. Layer all ingredients into containers labeled for the week and top it off with a sprinkle of cilantro.
Tip: Add a cilantro-lime or chipotle dressing for extra flavor.