Description
Transform your classic cheeseburger into a nutritious bowl packed with protein, quinoa, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pickles, diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon relish (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Prepare your bowls by adding the cooked quinoa or brown rice as the base.
- Divide the seasoned meat evenly among the bowls, placing it on top of the quinoa or rice.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, sliced red onion, and diced pickles to each bowl, distributing them evenly.
- Drizzle ketchup, mustard, and relish over the top of each bowl.
- If using avocado, add the diced pieces on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and extra flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Notes
For meal prep, store toppings separately to maintain freshness. You can customize ingredients based on dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg