Quick and Healthy Lunch Bowl

Cooking the Quinoa Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Preparing the Ingredients While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, chickpeas, lemon juice, and parsley. Combine them in a large bowl.

Making the Dressing In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4.Divide the cooked quinoa into bowls. Top with the prepared vegetables and chickpeas. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful lunch bowl.