Quick Lemon-Herb Quinoa Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Nutritious quinoa bowls with lemony herb dressing, topped with cherry tomatoes and avocado. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 sliced avocado
• 1 juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water, 1/4 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
2. Step 2: Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Toss cooled quinoa with 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 2 tbsp of the lemon-dill dressing.
5. Step 5: Divide quinoa mixture into bowls, top with 1 sliced avocado, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.