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Pickled Radish Quinoa Bowl: Protein + Probiotics

A vibrant, tangy lunch combining fluffy quinoa with crunchy pickled radishes, creamy avocado, and live-culture yogurt dressing. This Fat Switch version saves 235 calories (40%) by swapping mayo-based dressing for probiotic Greek yogurt, delivering complete protein and gut-friendly cultures in every bite.

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Servings

350

Calories

24g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1 cup white quinoa (uncooked)
✓ 2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
✓ 1 bunch radishes (about 8–10), thinly sliced
✓ 1/4 cup rice vinegar
✓ 1/2 tsp sea salt
✓ 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
✓ 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
✓ 1/2 avocado, sliced

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Pickle the Radishes: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp water. Add thinly sliced radishes, toss well, and let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes while you prepare the quinoa. The radishes will soften slightly and develop a tangy, fermented-like flavor.

2. Rinse and Toast Quinoa: Rinse 1 cup uncooked quinoa under cold water for 1 minute to remove bitter saponins. In a small pot, add rinsed quinoa and 2 cups vegetable broth. Stir once.

3. Cook Quinoa: Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 12–14 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa grains are fluffy. Do not stir during cooking. Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes with lid on.

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4. Fluff and Cool Slightly: Fluff quinoa with a fork and spread on a plate to cool for 5 minutes. This prevents the dressing from wilting the greens.

5. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp tamari. Taste and adjust vinegar or tamari for balance. The dressing should be tangy and lightly savory, not thick—thin with 1 tbsp water if needed.

6. Assemble the Bowl: Divide cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top each with 1 cup fresh greens, half the pickled radishes (drained slightly), and 1/4 sliced avocado.

7. Dress and Garnish: Drizzle each bowl with half the yogurt dressing. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve immediately while quinoa is still warm and greens are crisp.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories350 kcal

Protein24g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat9g

🏷️ Tags

#probiotic lunch bowl#complete protein quinoa#low-calorie Japanese-inspired

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