Winter Citrus and Avocado Grain Bowl
Brighten your winter days with this vibrant Winter Citrus and Avocado Grain Bowl. Packed with juicy oranges, tangy grapefruits, creamy avocados, and wholesome quinoa, this dish is a delightful celebration of seasonal flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, every colorful bite offers a refreshing punch that will leave your taste buds dancing. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s an easy way to enjoy healthy eating all season long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 fresh oranges, segmented
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup toasted nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and water/broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, peel oranges and grapefruit; remove seeds and segment into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice open the avocado; remove the pit and scoop out the flesh to cut into chunks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In serving bowls or meal prep containers, layer cooked quinoa as the base. Add spinach or greens followed by citrus segments and avocado.
- Drizzle dressing over the top and sprinkle with nuts or seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg