8 Tasty Combos For Your Quinoa Bowl

Whether you're craving savory or sweet, check out these combinations to help you fall in love with quinoa all over again.

Published Jan 21, 2016

Jessica Sebor

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High in protein, fiber, and potassium, quinoa offers plenty of healthy reasons to chow down. But if you enjoy quinoa in the same way all the time, the nutrient-packed food can lose its luster. Whether you’re craving a savory meal or a sweet snack, check out these calorie-conscious topping combinations to help you fall in love with quinoa all over again.

Go Savory

Italian “pasta” bowl: 1 cup cooked quinoa (222 calories) + 1/4 cup tomato sauce (15 calories) + 1 cup cooked mushrooms (28 calories) + 1/2 cup boiled carrots (27 calories) =292 calories
Greek salad bowl: 1 cup cooked quinoa (222 calories) + 12 artichoke hearts (90 calories) + 1/2 cup cucumber slices (8 calories) + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (10 calories) = 330 calories
Bagel bowl: 3/4 cup cooked quinoa (167 calories) + 4 ounces smoked salmon (133 calories) + 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (33 calories) + 2 teaspoons poppy seeds (29 calories) = 362 calories
Mexican bowl: 3/4 cup cooked quinoa (167 calories) + 1/3 cup black beans (76 calories) + 1/2 avocado (114 calories) + 2 tablespoons pico de gallo (10 calories) = 367 calories

Go Sweet

Protein-powered bowl: 1/4 cup cooked quinoa (56 calories) + 1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (45 calories) + 2 tablespoons raw almonds (78 calories) + 1 tablespoon raspberry preserves (40 calories) = 219 calories
Superfood “sundae” bowl: 1/4 cup cooked quinoa (56 calories) + 2 tablespoons coconut flakes (50 calories) + 1 1/2 tablespoons goji berries (52 calories) + 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (melted) (70 calories) = 228 calories
Tangy and sweet bowl: 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (111 calories) + 1 tablespoon honey (64 calories) + 2 ounces kumquats (40 calories) + 2 ounces pomegranate seeds (24 calories) = 239 calories
Light apple pie bowl: 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (111 calories) + 1 tablespoon maple syrup (52 calories) + 1/2 cup chopped apples (33 calories) + 2 tablespoons raisins (54 calories) = 250 calories