Avocado and Citrus Quinoa Bowl with Toasted Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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A nutrient-packed quinoa bowl featuring creamy avocado, vibrant citrus segments, and crunchy toasted almonds, dressed with a tangy lime vinaigrette. This Healthy Bowls-inspired vegan recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Healthy Bowls cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup, rinsed quinoa
2 cups water
1 large, diced avocado
1 large, peeled and segmented orange
1 medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit
1/4 cup, sliced toasted almonds
3 tbsp, fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: While quinoa cooks, combine 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until emulsified.
Step 3: In a large bowl, toss the cooked quinoa with the dressing, then gently fold in 1 diced large avocado, 1 peeled and segmented large orange, 1 peeled and segmented medium grapefruit, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds on top for crunch and serve the bowl slightly warm or chilled for a refreshing, balanced meal.