Nut-Free Vibrant Power Bowl

Experience a burst of color, flavor, and nutrition with this Nut-Free Vibrant Power Bowl! Perfect for meal prep or a quick, wholesome lunch, this recipe features a hearty quinoa base topped with an assortment of fresh veggies, protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado, and a crunchy sprinkle of pumpkin seeds. A zesty lemon-cumin dressing ties everything together, making every bite refreshingly satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, this allergy-friendly power bowl is as visually appealing as it is nourishing, offering a balanced mix of textures and flavors without any nuts. Ideal for gluten-free, vegetarian, or healthy eating enthusiasts, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a colorful, nutrient-dense meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Pumpkin seeds (shelled, unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, shred the carrots, thinly slice the red cabbage, and dice the avocado.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

To assemble the power bowls, divide the cooked quinoa evenly among 4 bowls as the base.

Step 5

Top each bowl with equal portions of chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and avocado.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds over each bowl for added crunch.

Step 7

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your nut-free vibrant power bowl!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1814.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1698.2

Total Fat 77.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2853.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 57.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.9mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 3177.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 47.4%