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Healthy Asian quinoa bowl with sesame ginger dressing on white kitchen counter

Healthy Asian Quinoa Bowl Recipe

This healthy Asian quinoa bowl recipe comes together in just 20 minutes with fluffy quinoa, colorful veggies, and a creamy sesame ginger dressing. Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners, it’s fresh, flavorful, and endlessly customizable with your favorite proteins.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Fine-mesh strainer For rinsing quinoa
  • Medium saucepan with lid To cook quinoa evenly
  • Mixing bowl For making dressing
  • Sharp knife For vegetable prep
  • Cutting board
  • Mason jar with lid For storing dressing

Ingredients

For the Quinoa Base

  • 1 cup quinoa (white, red, or tri-color) rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 pinch salt optional

For the Bowl Toppings

  • 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup edamame shelled, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper julienned
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds white or black
  • 1 cup protein of choice tofu, chicken, or shrimp (optional)

For the Sesame Ginger Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari use tamari for gluten free
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted preferred
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or tahini optional, for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa and cook in water or broth with salt; simmer 15 minutes, rest 5 minutes.
  • Prepare vegetables by slicing, shredding, and chopping as needed.
  • Whisk or shake dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified.
  • Assemble bowl with quinoa, veggies, and protein; drizzle dressing.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro, and green onions; serve or store.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 400g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4200IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.1mg