Wholesome and Delicious: Try This Easy Asian-inspired Quinoa Bowl for Lunch!

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy lunch option, this Asian-inspired quinoa bowl is the perfect choice. It’s packed with flavor and nutrition, and it’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize to your own tastes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
• For the dressing:
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and add to a saucepan with 2 cups of water.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
4. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the vegetables and toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently.
5. When the quinoa is done, divide it into bowls and top with the chopped vegetables and avocado.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the top and sprinkle with the toasted cashews and sliced green onions.

Customizations

This quinoa bowl is easy to customize to your own tastes. Here are some ideas:

• Swap out the vegetables for ones you prefer, such as edamame, snow peas, or cabbage.
• Use a different nut instead of cashews, like almonds, peanuts, or pecans.
• Add some protein by including tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
• Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste, adding more honey for sweetness or more soy sauce for saltiness.

Conclusion

There you have it, a delicious and healthy lunch option that’s easy to make and customize. Give this Asian-inspired quinoa bowl a try and let us know how you like it!