Low Carb Cucumber Rolls for a Light Lunch
A balanced Mediterranean-inspired Healthy Recipe bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, lean protein, and lemon dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls 1x
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa rinsed
2 cups water
2 cups zucchini chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 red onion chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast or 1 can chickpeas drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cucumber sliced
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup hummus
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley chopped optional
Feta cheese optional
Instructions
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Cook quinoa with water for 15 minutes then rest and fluff.
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Roast zucchini, bell pepper, and onion with olive oil at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Grill chicken until cooked through or roast chickpeas until lightly crisp.
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Chop fresh vegetables.
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Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
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Assemble bowls with quinoa, vegetables, protein, and hummus.
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Drizzle with dressing and garnish with parsley or feta if desired.
Notes
Store components separately for meal prep. Add dressing just before serving for best texture.