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Spring Vegetable Grain Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious grain bowl featuring seasonal spring vegetables, grains, and a light dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Vegetables
  • 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed
  • 1 cup radishes sliced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup baby spinach
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Grains
  1. In a large pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Roast the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, toss asparagus and radishes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes until tender.
Blanch the Snap Peas and Carrots
  1. In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Add snap peas and shredded carrots, blanch for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, blanched snap peas, carrots, and baby spinach. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Top with feta cheese and toasted almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.

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