“I want more of everything” said my daughters when they asked for a second helping of the quick and easy quinoa salad, I made for our lunch today!

This recipe is one of my go-to when I want to make something in less than 30 minutes.

The recipe is very simple – 4 main ingredients: Quinoa + Garbanzo beans + Eggs + Tomatoes + Flavoring: Salt/Pepper/Cayenne Pepper/Ponzu Sauce to one’s taste.

I cook 2 cups of Quinoa in a pot. When Quinoa is cooked and steaming hot, mix in 1 can of Garbanzo beans and 3 table spoons of water in the same pot. Put the lid on the pot and keep a low heat on for about 5 mins to steam the beans and quinoa. Serve Quinoa and beans with cut-up tomatoes and poached eggs on top. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, turmeric, paprika, Ponzu sauce to your taste. We sometimes add more ingredients like avocado slices, smoked salmon, fresh greens like arugula and sauteed veggies like zucchini to make it a more colorful and hearty bowl. You can also substitute Quinoa with rice, Garbanzo with other types of beans.

This meal gives my family the texture and taste that we’re always craving for;

🌾Nutty, earthy and grain-like texture from the quinoa

🍲Soft floury texture from the beans

🍅Sweet, tart and tangy from the tomatoes and Ponzu sauce

🍳Gooey and buttery yolk from the Poach Egg

🌈Colorful flavors from the spices

This very simple bowl also has a pretty impressive nutritional profile. Check this out:

Quinoa 👇

• Contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein
• Gluten-free and easy to digest
• High in B vitamins, iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium
• Ideal food for endurance
• Strengthens kidneys and heart and may help reduce inflammation

Garbanzo Beans 👇

• An excellent source of carbohydrate, protein, fiber, B vitamins, and some minerals.
• Have a low glycemic index and low glycemic load, and contain a resistant starch that digests slowly to prevent sudden surges in blood sugar and insulin levels.
• Promotes health Gut Flora as it contains soluble fiber.

Farm Fresh Eggs 👇

• Excellent source of easy to digest quality protein.
• Contains all 9 essential amino acids and vitamins for healthy heart, brain and nerve function.
• Contains ‘The Good Cholesterol’ to help us maintain calcium and phosphorous levels in our bloodstreams.

Tomatoes 👇

• High in antioxidants called lycopene which helps fight inflammation and has anti-cancer properties.
• Vitamins in tomatoes support strong bones, healthy hair, skin and eyes.
• Aids in reducing cholesterol and promote heart health.
• Rich in iron and vitamins C and E – all of which help relieve diabetic symptom