This Avocado and Blood Orange Quinoa Bowl is a vibrant and refreshing meal that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Packed with nutritious ingredients like creamy avocado, juicy blood oranges, crunchy broccoli, colorful watermelon radish, and protein-rich quinoa, this bowl is both satisfying and delicious.

OVERVIEW

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Calories: Approximately 400 per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 2 blood oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
• 1/2 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

DRESSING

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• Juice of 1 lime
• Zest of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Assemble Bowl: Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls. Arrange sliced avocado, blood orange segments, blanched broccoli florets, watermelon radish slices, and fresh spinach on top of the quinoa.
4. Drizzle Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the bowls.
5. Add Pumpkin Seeds: Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top.
6. Garnish: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
7. Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve: Serve the Avocado and Blood Orange Quinoa Bowl immediately and enjoy!