Description
This Zesty Lemon Herb Quinoa Meal Prep is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for meal prep. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a great option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. Toss gently to combine.
Notes
This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg