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The Ultimate Customizable Fresh Avocado Power Bowl

Overhead view of a colorful Fresh Avocado Bowl featuring quinoa, black beans, avocado chunks, and cherry tomatoes.
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Assemble a satisfying and nutritious Fresh Avocado Bowl using grains, vegetables, and your choice of protein. This recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and simple assembly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, kale)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 4 oz grilled chicken or 1/2 cup chickpeas for protein

Instructions

  1. Prepare your base: Place the cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly into two serving bowls.
  2. Layer the greens: Distribute the mixed greens over the grain base in each bowl.
  3. Add vegetables: Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black beans, and red onion around the bowl.
  4. Add protein: Place your chosen protein (chicken or chickpeas) on top of the vegetables.
  5. Prepare the avocado: Gently dice the avocado and place it in the center or on one side of the bowl.
  6. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Dress and serve: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the ingredients in both bowls immediately before serving.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the dressing and avocado separately to prevent sogginess. Add them just before eating.
  • Use any cooked grain you prefer, such as farro or couscous, as the base for your Fresh Avocado Bowl.
  • To add crunch, include toasted pumpkin seeds or slivered almonds as a topping.

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