Lime Quinoa with Artichoke Hearts and Avocado {Gluten-Free, Vegan}

A healthy vegan and gluten free one pot lime quinoa and artichoke meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and is bursting with fresh flavors

I’ve been in Europe for the last three weeks and it seems like my blog may have gotten a bit neglected in the process.

I just can’t help it.

Europe is simply too charming to spend hours behind a computer screen. With the spring weather coming around, I’ve got to explore, walk down those narrow streets, lined with colored window panes and balconies filled with flower pots.

The smell of a freshly made cappuccino and the clink of a wine glass has me begging for an afternoon outdoors sitting on the terrace of a quaint cafe and simply people watching.

In times like these you don’t even want to be in the kitchen.

And that’s when you need a quick non demanding meal to allow you to get back to the city strolling. So welcome lime quinoa into my life.

This vegan lime quinoa with artichokes and avocado comes together in under 30 minutes. You basically have the quinoa cooking as you prep all the other ingredients. No other cooking required. Just one pot for the quinoa and a cutting board is all that you need.

This one pot lime quinoa meal has plenty of fresh vibrant flavors from the herbs and everything in life is better with a bit of artichoke and avocado. Don’t you agree?

Oh and a few squeeze of lime too is a must.  Don’t you just love meals that come together in under 30 minutes and in one pot ? Minimal mess and low fuss. No clean up required. Just rinse off the cutting board and you can even store the leftovers of this lime quinoa in the pot you made the quinoa in. Now that’s what I call easy cooking! Now that’s what I call easy week night cooking that allows you to still enjoy the rest of your eating while having a nutritious and healthy home cooked meal from scratch.

If you love quinoa as much as I do be sure to check out some of my other quinoa recipes including:

• QUinoa Black Bean Pumpkin Soup 
• Panera Broth Bowl with Lentils
• Thai Veggie Quiona Bowl

Let me know what you think of this lime quinoa in the comments below!

5 from 1 vote

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Lime Quinoa with Artichoke Hearts and Avocado {Gluten-Free, Vegan}

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

A healthy vegan and gluten free one pot lime quinoa meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and is bursting with fresh flavors

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan

Servings: 3

Calories: 545 kcal

Author: Vicky Berman

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup artichoke hearts sliced
• 2 limes zested and juiced
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 3-4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 small red onion diced

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. In a small bowl combine lime juice, zest, olive oil and garlic.
3. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients and toss until mixed.

Nutrition Facts

Lime Quinoa with Artichoke Hearts and Avocado {Gluten-Free, Vegan}

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33g 51%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Sodium 265mg 11%

Potassium 769mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 54g 18%

Dietary Fiber 11g 44%

Sugars 3g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 19.3%

Vitamin C 46.1%

Calcium 7.7%

Iron 21.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.