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Fresh Peach Summer Meal Prep Bowls

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A quick, affordable, and flavorful summer meal prep bowl featuring fresh peaches, quinoa, and crunchy veggies, perfect for healthy lunches or dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium fresh peaches, sliced (ripe but firm)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and drained
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse ¾ cup dry quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 1 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
  3. While quinoa cooks, slice 3 medium peaches into thin wedges and set aside.
  4. Dice 1 medium cucumber and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Add these to the quinoa bowl along with 2 cups baby spinach and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey (optional), and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  7. Stir in ½ cup crumbled feta cheese and ¼ cup toasted chopped almonds.
  8. Divide the mixture into 3-4 meal prep containers. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Add peaches just before eating to keep texture fresh.

Notes

Add peaches just before eating to keep them fresh and juicy. Toast almonds yourself for best flavor. Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Dressing can be adjusted to taste, adding lemon juice last.

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