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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:

  • 1 cup dry quinoa (or brown rice or cauliflower rice if preferred)

  • 1 lb ground turkey (or chicken / plant-based protein)

  • 2 cups zucchini, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the avocado dressing:

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free unsweetened alternative)

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 Tbsp water (to thin as needed)

  • 1 clove garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).

  2. Sauté turkey in a large skillet with olive oil, garlic (or garlic powder), paprika, cumin, salt & pepper until cooked through.

  3. Add veggies to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp (about 5–7 minutes).

  4. Make dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.

  5. Assemble bowls: Divide quinoa among 4 containers, top with turkey & veggie mix, drizzle with avocado dressing.

Nutrition (approximate per serving)

  • Calories: 410

  • Fat: 20g (mostly healthy fats)

  • Carbs: 28g (mostly from quinoa + veggies, high fiber)

    • Fiber: 8g

  • Protein: 28g

All information is intended as educational only and not to replace guidance or instruction from your provider. Some information may be personal perspective. Please seek professional care if needed. 

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