Pomegranate and Pistachio Quinoa Power Bowl
Experience a burst of flavors with this vibrant Pomegranate and Pistachio Quinoa Power Bowl! Packed with fluffy quinoa, sweet pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and fresh veggies, this dish is perfect for any meal. It’s not only visually stunning but also nutritious, making it an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Easy to prepare and customize, this bowl is sure to impress your guests while keeping your taste buds dancing!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup organic quinoa
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup unsalted roasted pistachios
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup fresh mint or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, dice cucumber and red bell pepper. Finely chop fresh herbs.
- Toast pistachios in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork in a mixing bowl. Add diced cucumber, bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, toasted pistachios, herbs, and half the lemon juice.
- Drizzle remaining lemon juice over the mixture along with salt and pepper to taste; toss gently to combine.
- Serve in bowls or plates and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg