
Peace of Health

Turkey & Veggie Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Avocado Dressing
High in protein → stabilizes blood sugar
Fiber-rich veggies + quinoa → steady energy, not a sugar spike
Healthy fats from avocado & olive oil → promote satiety
Flexible → swap veggies seasonally, use leftovers
Ingredients (4 Servings)
For the bowls:
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1 cup dry quinoa (or brown rice or cauliflower rice if preferred)
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1 lb ground turkey (or chicken / plant-based protein)
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2 cups zucchini, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the avocado dressing:
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1 ripe avocado
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free unsweetened alternative)
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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2 Tbsp water (to thin as needed)
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1 clove garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
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Sauté turkey in a large skillet with olive oil, garlic (or garlic powder), paprika, cumin, salt & pepper until cooked through.
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Add veggies to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp (about 5–7 minutes).
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Make dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble bowls: Divide quinoa among 4 containers, top with turkey & veggie mix, drizzle with avocado dressing.
Nutrition (approximate per serving)
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Calories: 410
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Fat: 20g (mostly healthy fats)
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Carbs: 28g (mostly from quinoa + veggies, high fiber)
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Fiber: 8g
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Protein: 28g