How to Make Quinoa Bowls
This recipe is suitable for individuals with esophageal reflux (GERD) as it includes quinoa, a low-acid grain, and suggests incorporating veggies, lean protein, and healthy fats, which can promote better digestion and reduce acid reflux symptoms.
Adapted from Simply Quinoa
- GERD
- Celiac
- Low-FODMAP
- Low-histamine
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Vegetarian
- Vegan

Ingredients
- 2 cups white quinoa
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup veggies of choice
- 1/2 cup protein of choice
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup healthy fat
- dressing/sauce of choice
Method
- Add your quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and allow the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes.15 min timer
- Remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Allow to cool completely before storing for later!
- To assemble your bowls, follow this "loose" formula. Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa into each bowl. Top with your desired veggies of choice, protein, and healthy fat (avocado, nuts, seeds, etc.), and then finish with a dressing!
GERD check: watch for chili and pepper heat, citrus, tomato, coffee, chocolate, alcohol and very fatty foods. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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This recipe also fits: Celiac recipes, Low-FODMAP recipes, Low-histamine recipes, Dairy-free recipes, Diabetes recipes, High blood pressure recipes, Heart health recipes, Mediterranean recipes, Balanced recipes, Gluten-free recipes, Crohn’s and colitis recipes, High cholesterol recipes, Vegetarian recipes, Vegan recipes.



