ππ₯ Eat the rainbow with this vibrant, nourishing Rainbow Veggie Bowl! Packed with colorful veggies, plant-based protein, and a creamy dressing, itβs healthy, fresh, and totally satisfying. β¨
Ingredients (Serves 2 | 360 cal per serving):
π Base:
β’ 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
π₯ Rainbow Veggies:
β’ Β½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved π
β’ Β½ cup shredded carrots π₯
β’ Β½ cup yellow bell pepper, sliced πΆοΈ
β’ Β½ cup cucumber, sliced π₯
β’ Β½ cup shredded purple cabbage π
β’ Β½ avocado, sliced π₯
β’ Β½ cup edamame (shelled) π±
π₯ Creamy Tahini Dressing:
β’ 2 tbsp tahini
β’ Juice of Β½ lemon π
β’ 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey π―
β’ 2β3 tbsp warm water
β’ Pinch of salt
β¨ Optional toppings:
β’ Sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds
β’ Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley) πΏ
Instructions:
1. π Prepare Base:
Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
2. π Prep Veggies:
Arrange tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cabbage, avocado, and edamame over the quinoa or rice.
3. π₯ Make Dressing:
Whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup/honey, water, and salt until creamy.
4. π² Assemble Bowl:
Drizzle dressing generously over veggies. Top with seeds and fresh herbs for extra crunch and flavor.
Dig into this deliciously colorful bowl and feel great from the inside out! πβ¨