Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

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Does Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl cause acne? Sugar Analysis

Greece / Mediterranean Diet25 min • 2 servings

Sugar Analysis

Safe for Clear Skin ✓
3g
Total Sugar
3g
Natural 🍎
0g
Added 🍬

Great choice! This recipe contains minimal sugar and is unlikely to trigger acne or blood sugar spikes. The natural sugars come from whole food sources.

🥗 Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of half a lemon
  • fresh parsley
  • optional: 50g feta cheese

👨‍🍳 Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove bitterness.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Let quinoa cool for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, dice cucumber, slice tomatoes and onion, and chop parsley.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa with vegetables.

  6. 6

    Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the top, mix gently.

  7. 7

    Add feta cheese if not vegan, sprinkle parsley and serve chilled or room temperature.

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