We just went on a mini 4-day vacation to Las Vegas and if you follow my Instagram account you saw how bad I ate for four days in a row, and I didn’t even post all of it. I kept saying as soon as I get home I’m going on a healthy diet, well here it is and by the end of the day I was making loaded s’mores :). I never last. That’s just how I do it though, I stick with a healthy breakfast, lunch, and mostly healthy dinner then I have a little dessert every day, I just can’t break the habit nor do I want to.
Zucchini Corn and Quinoa Bowls with Grilled Chicken and Lemon
I got the idea for this from my brother-in-law. They came with us on vacation and he was wise and brought along all these healthy lunches. One of them was just quinoa, chicken, and corn and it actually looked so good next to my turkey sandwich. I thought I’d jazz it up a bit and I added some lemon and zucchini and a bit of green onion and garlic for more flavor. Oh, and you can never go wrong with feta, right? It’s a simple entree and it makes for a great lunch or dinner. My husband couldn’t get over how good it was and he said he wanted it for his lunch every day. During the summer I’m sure I’ll be making it frequently with all the zucchini and corn in season. I need more healthy bowls in my life and this one is a great start!
Healthy Quinoa Bowl Recipes
Keep in mind this is a versatile recipe, you can make this a Mexican-inspired dish by adding some fresh cilantro, and black beans, and replacing the feta with cotija cheese. Make it Italian by replacing the green onion with fresh basil, fresh parsley, and a little red onion if desired. Remix your vegetables with what’s in season, too. Lean into the Greek flavors by adding cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and cucumber. A drizzle of tzatziki or tahini sauce? YUM! For fall, I might try roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts! Of course, you can always make these vegan quinoa bowls by ditching the chicken and cheese and sticking with vegetable broth for flavor. These quinoa bowls are gluten-free, but you can also opt for rice—or cauliflower rice to make it more keto-friendly and low-carb.
