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BLT Caprese Bowl

Serving Size

2

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa (dry, uncooked)
  • 1 ⅓ cup water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar (divided)
  • 6 slices bacon (or tempeh "bacon")
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Combine the quinoa and water in a pot. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover. Let simmer for 12-15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove the lid, fluff with a fork, and stir in salt and half the balsamic vinegar. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large pan over medium-low heat until done. Transfer to a towel-lined plate and chop into pieces once cool enough to handle
  • Divide the balsamic quinoa, bacon, greens, tomatoes, and ricotta into bowls. Drizzle with remaining balsamic vinegar as desired. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

No fresh mozzarella: Use ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, burrata, or feta cheese instead Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days Vegetarian: Use tempeh "bacon" instead by slices tempeh thin and pan frying it or air frying it like bacon.