Making a concerted effort to take your health and wellness seriously can be both rewarding and incredibly tough. Incorporating more vegetables into your diet – especially if you’ve never been a fan of healthy cooking or eating, is an act of self-care. If you’re stuck for ideas on what to prepare for a quick lunch or dinner, try this Mediterranean veggie bowl. The meal is simple, taking 15 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes to cook, and serving two. This dish is packed with good fats and proteins. Have a peek at the recipe below.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Honey Salad Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon
• 2 teaspoons of raw honey
• A pinch of sea salt
For the Bowl:
• 1 handful of rocket (or your favourite greens)
• ¼ cup of hummus
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa
• 4 kale leaves, chopped – and massaged if needed – or your favourite leafy greens
• A few tablespoons of micro-greens
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 large carrot, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon of raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 tablespoon of raw sunflower seeds
Method
For the dressing:
• Place all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
• Adjust seasoning to your preference.
For the Bowls:
• Place the kale (or your favourite greens), at the bottom of your serving bowl.
• Add a few dollops of hummus to the quinoa and add to the bowl.
• Layer the cherry tomatoes, carrot, and avocado over the leafy green and quinoa bed.
• Top with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and microgreens.
• Add a generous drizzle of dressing and enjoy!
Tip: Save extra hummus and dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for a crudité snack with carrots, celery, and cucumber or other salad and bowl meals later in the week. Prep your quinoa for the week and save it in the fridge in an airtight container or make use of already prepped quinoa for this recipe.
