Quinoa and Steamed Spinach Bowl with Turmeric-Tahini Dressing

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A nourishing quinoa bowl topped with steamed spinach and drizzled with a creamy turmeric-tahini dressing, perfect for a kidney-friendly, anti-inflammatory meal. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian, anti-inflammatory), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, rinsed, water, fresh spinach leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, steam 4 cups of fresh spinach leaves in a steamer basket over boiling water for 3-4 minutes until wilted but still bright green; set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of tahini, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 3 tablespoons of warm water, 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Divide the cooked quinoa into four bowls, top evenly with the steamed spinach, and drizzle each bowl with the turmeric-tahini dressing.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm or at room temperature for a balanced, kidney-supportive vegetarian meal.

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