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Summer Bowl

Delicious Summer Bowl: A Fresh Twist on Healthy Eating

The Summer Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish combining grains, proteins, and fresh veggies, perfect for healthy eating.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Idle Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: high protein salads
Cuisine: healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Grains
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
For Proteins
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 200 g halloumi cheese sliced
  • 200 g shrimp peeled
  • 200 g salmon fillet
  • 200 g ground chicken
For the Veggies
  • 300 g cucumber diced
  • 200 g zucchini diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 500 g eggplant cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fire-roasted corn
  • 1 piece peach sliced
  • 1 piece mango diced
For the Dressings and Sauces
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dried herbs Italian blend recommended
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup pickled red onion
  • ½ cup fresh herbs mint, basil, cilantro
  • ¼ cup toasted nuts pepitas, pistachios, almonds
  • 1 piece avocado sliced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • pot
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Summer Bowl
  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet, drizzle with BBQ sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, warm olive oil and sauté halloumi for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté shrimp with a minced garlic clove until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine ground chicken with feta cheese, dried herbs, salt, and pepper, form into meatballs, then bake or sauté until golden.
  6. Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Roast eggplant and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and garlic for the Lemon-Dill Sauce, adjusting seasoning.
  8. Assemble your bowl: start with quinoa and brown rice, layer proteins and vegetables, top with sauce, herbs, and nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 30mg

Notes

Customize your Summer Bowl with different grains and proteins to fit your taste and dietary needs. Fresh ingredients ensure maximum flavor and nutrition.

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