The Ultimate Quinoa-Avocado Bowl

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Total Time: 45 min

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Cook Time: 25 min

Prep Time: 20 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 600

Total Fat 36g

Saturated Fat 5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 22g

Cholesterol 145mg

Sodium 1020mg

Total Carbs 47g

Dietary Fiber 12g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 28g

Potassium 1143mg

Vitamin A 91 mcg; Vitamin C 20 mg; Calcium 119 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 227 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.5 g.

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20 %; Vitamin D 0%.

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Crispy kale? Check. Spicy shrimp? Check. Avocado slices, watermelon radishes and quinoa? You betcha. Did we just find your new favorite lunch meal? With 56% DV protein and an excellent source of B vitamins including: B2 0.4 mg/30% DV, B3 11 mg/70% DV, B5 2 mg/40% DV, B6 0.8 mg/45% DV and B12 1.4 mcg/60% DV and all that flavor, we just might have.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

Crispy Kale 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 lacinato kale, roughly torn 1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Quinoa 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cups quinoa 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, (or water) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Spicy Shrimp & Toppings 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium shrimp (36/40), peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp. hot sauce 1 tsp. ground cumin 3/4 tsp. ground coriander 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and sliced 2 watermelon radishes, thinly sliced

Make the kale: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss the olive oil and kale together. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the kale in an even layer on the baking sheet and roast until very crisp, 15 to 17 minutes.
While the kale cooks, make the quinoa: In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the quinoa and toast for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Make the spicy shrimp: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the hot sauce, cumin and coriander; season with pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté until fully cooked, 4 to 5 minutes.
Assemble the bowls: Divide the quinoa among the four bowls and top with a quarter of the kale and shrimp. Top each bowl with a quarter of the avocado and watermelon radish slices. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion: Shrimp is used in this recipe, but you can swap with lean chicken, turkey or other proteins.

Beverage Pairing: Service with a tall glass of water or iced tea.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.