Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook the quinoa in beef broth or water according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Season the beef with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.
- Prepare the vegetables while the quinoa and beef finish cooking.
- Divide the cooked quinoa evenly into serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with seasoned beef.
- Arrange avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and spinach around the bowl.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and fresh herbs on top.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for grilled steak slices or ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add roasted chickpeas or toasted nuts for extra crunch and texture.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing, lemon vinaigrette, or garlic yogurt sauce for added flavor.
- Store beef and quinoa separately from vegetables for best freshness.
- Keep avocado separate until serving to prevent browning.
- This bowl can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg