Mediterranean Inspired Nourish Bowl
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Mediterranean Inspired Nourish Bowl
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This Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl is loaded with nourishing gut-healthy ingredients that will keep your digestive system in-check.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 2/3 cup dry quinoa)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1 orange, red or yellow pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked or pickled red beets, chopped (alternatively you could use raw shredded beets)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 small cucumber, chopped
- 14 oz can lentils, drained and rinsed`
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- juice of one lemon
- 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the lentils by draining and rinsing them. Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl and then add the lentils. Stir together and set aside.
- Prep all the vegetables and add to the bowl with the lentils along with the slivered almonds. Once the quinoa has cooled add to the bowl and mix everything together. Top with one avocado, sliced and enjoy!
Notes
- It's easy to mix and match different ingredients to your tastes. If you like carrots, double the carrots and remove another ingredient that's not your favourite for example.
- Want to make this a larger meal? Top with a protein of choice and serve for dinner.
- This salad is delicious as a meal prep salad. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in your favourite meal prep containers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
60.8g
(20%)
Protein
18.4g
(37%)
Fat
39.9g
(61%)
Saturated Fat
4.9g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Sodium
823.8mg
(34%)
Fiber
14.4g
(58%)
Sugar
8.2g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2-3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.8g | 20% |
| Protein | 18.4g | 37% |
| Fat | 39.9g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1g | 42% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Sodium | 823.8mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 14.4g | 58% |
| Sugar | 8.2g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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