Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls

Drescription

This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwaveable quinoa and precooked beets. Pack these ahead to keep on hand for easy meal-prep lunches or dinners on busy nights.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) pouch microwavable quinoa
• ½ cup hummus
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (5 ounce) package baby kale
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated cooked whole baby beets, sliced (or 2 cups from salad bar)
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup unsalted toasted sunflower seeds

Directions

1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions; set aside to cool.
2. Combine hummus and lemon juice in a small bowl. Thin with water to desired dressing consistency. Divide the dressing among 4 small condiment containers with lids and refrigerate.
3. Divide baby kale among 4 single-serving containers with lids. Top each with 1/2 cup of the quinoa, 1/2 cup beets, 1/4 cup edamame and 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds.
4. When ready to eat, top with 1/4 avocado and the hummus dressing.