Green goddess grain bowl
A colourful, fibre-rich bowl with herby yoghurt dressing that keeps you full all afternoon.
- Vegetarian
- High fibre
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Per serving
- 520 kcal
This is the lunch I recommend most to clients who hit an energy slump mid-afternoon. The mix of slow-release carbs, plant protein and healthy fats keeps blood sugar steady, and the dressing makes it feel like a treat.
Make it ahead: cook the grains and dressing on Sunday and you’ll have bowls ready in five minutes all week. Keep the dressing separate until you eat.
Published 2 October 2026 · 35 min total
Green goddess grain bowl
Ingredients for 2
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 21 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fibre
- 14 g
Method
- Cook the quinoa in plenty of salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender, then drain well.
- Blend the yoghurt, herbs, lemon juice and garlic with a pinch of salt until smooth and green.
- Warm the chickpeas in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes with a little salt and pepper.
- Divide the greens and quinoa between two bowls, then top with chickpeas, avocado and cucumber.
- Spoon over the dressing and finish with pumpkin seeds.