High Protein Tuna Quinoa Power Bowl

High Protein Tuna Quinoa Power Bowl

A fresh, healthy and protein packed bowl with fluffy seasoned quinoa, tuna, herbs, cottage cheese and lemon

Prep

10 mins

Cook

8 to 10 mins

Serves

1

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

For the bowl

• 55 g red capsicum, diced, about 1/4 capsicum
• Handful of coriander, about 11 g, roughly chopped
• 1 x 95 g can tuna in oil, drained
• Juice of 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese, or more if you like

How to prepare the quinoa

• 1/2 cup quinoa, white or mixed colour, rinsed under cold tap water and drained
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cooking salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Vegeta chicken stock powder

Method

1. Add the rinsed quinoa to a small pot and pour in the 1 cup of water. Add the cooking salt and Vegeta chicken stock powder.
2. Place the pot on high heat and bring it to a gentle simmer.
3. Once it starts simmering, place the lid on the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook according to the packet instructions. This usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Check the quinoa after about 5 minutes to make sure it is not sticking to the bottom.
5. The quinoa is ready when all the water has been absorbed.
6. Remove from the heat and pour the quinoa into the bowl you plan to serve it in.
7. Mix everything together except the lemon juice and cottage cheese. Then add the cottage cheese and squeeze the lemon juice over the top to finish.

Tips

• Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove any bitterness.
• Keep an eye on the pot after 5 minutes so the quinoa does not catch on the bottom.
• Add the lemon and cottage cheese right at the end for the freshest flavour and texture.
• You can keep the ingredients layered and separate in the bowl, or gently mix them together before serving.

Storage

• Best eaten fresh once assembled.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
• For the best texture, keep the lemon and cottage cheese separate until ready to eat if making ahead.

Macros (approx)

Calories

555 kcal

Protein

43 g

Carbs

61 g

Fat

15 g

These macros are automatically calculated and intended as a guide only. Actual nutritional values may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.