Quinoa Power Bowl with Red Snapper & Pumpkin Seed Pesto

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese provides a tangy flavor with lower fat.

red snapper

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: cod

Tilapia is a leaner option, while cod is often less expensive.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Cook quinoa in a pot with 2 cups of water over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes.

While quinoa cooks, season red snapper with 3-4 tbsp of olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Place red snapper on a baking sheet and bake until flaky (exact time not specified in description).

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, diced sweet potato, sliced cucumber, and sliced bell pepper.

Fluff quinoa with a fork and add to the vegetable mixture.

Drizzle with more olive oil and lime juice, then toss to combine.

Top the quinoa mixture with baked red snapper.

Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro, and thinly sliced jalapeno before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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