Healthy Quinoa and Veggie Lunch Bowl

A colorful and nutritious gluten-free lunch bowl loaded with quinoa and fresh veggies, perfect for kids!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa


• 2 cups water


• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved


• 1 cup cucumber, diced


• 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped


• 1/4 cup carrots, grated


• 1/4 cup corn kernels


• 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves


• 1/4 cup gluten-free ranch dressing


• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water

In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes

Fluff with a fork and let it cool

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, corn, and spinach

Drizzle gluten-free ranch dressing over the ingredients and toss to combine

Add salt and pepper to taste

Serve immediately or refrigerate for a tasty and nutritious gluten-free lunch