Nutty Quinoa Bowl

A wholesome and flavorful quinoa bowl featuring a variety of nuts, perfect for a nutritious main dish. This recipe combines the crunchiness of nuts with the softness of quinoa, all brought together with a light dressing.

Main Dish
easy 25 min 450 cal
Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. 2. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. 3. Meanwhile, in a dry skillet, toast the mixed nuts over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant. 4. In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, toasted nuts, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. 5. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. Toss gently to combine and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1/4 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews) 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 avocado, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish

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