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tropical sunshine buddha bowl

Name: tropical sunshine buddha bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 tbsp shredded coconut; 2 cups mixed greens; 1 cup quinoa, cooked; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Dress the quinoa separately from the greens first. It absorbs the dressing — the rest sits on top.

Serves

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Moderate

Calories

350

Carbs

50g

Protein

Fat

15g

Flavor Profile

🥑 Creamy and rich from the avocado

🍍 Sweet and tangy from the pineapple

🥥 Nutty and tropical from the shredded coconut

🍋 Zesty and bright from the lime dressing

🥗 Fresh and crisp from the mixed greens

Ingredients

🍍 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped

🥑 1 avocado, sliced

🥥 2 tbsp shredded coconut

🥗 2 cups mixed greens

🥄 1 cup quinoa, cooked

🍋 Juice of 1 lime

🧴 2 tbsp olive oil

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🌱 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

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Instructions

Cook quinoa per package instructions and set aside to cool.

Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.

Combine quinoa, mixed greens, pineapple, avocado, and shredded coconut. Drizzle with dressing, top with pumpkin seeds, and serve.

🧬 Food Science

Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, making it an excellent source of plant-based protein. Avocados are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which support brain health and longevity.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a fresh coconut water or an iced herbal tea.

🍽️ Pair with roasted sweet potatoes or a simple kale and lemon salad.