Description
Sweet Chili Veggie Quinoa Lunch Bowls are a colorful and nutritious meal that delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. This dish features fluffy quinoa paired with crisp veggies, all tossed in a sweet chili sauce, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. Whether you’re meal prepping or entertaining guests, these bowls are visually stunning and endlessly customizable, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and sauté diced bell peppers and shredded carrots for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, sweet chili sauce, and soy sauce into the veggie mixture; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble bowls by layering the quinoa-veggie mix at the bottom, then topping with diced cucumber and chopped green onions. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg