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    BLT Quinoa Bowls

    Published: Aug 25, 2020 · Updated: Dec 17, 2020 by Katie | Wheat by the Wayside · This post may contain affiliate links, through which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Quinoa, arugula, bacon, tomatoes, and yogurt dressing all laid out in bowls.
    A bowl of quinoa, bacon, red tomatoes, and arugula is drizzled with yogurt dressing.

    Crispy bacon, spicy arugula, and juicy tomatoes are placed atop a bed of quinoa and drizzled with a tangy yogurt dressing. Make this for the perfect meal prep lunch or satisfyingly easy dinner. BLT Quinoa Bowls are quite possibly better than a regular old BLT sandwich!

    Could there be a better gift in the summer than a perfectly ripe heirloom tomato? Thanks to my neighbor out back and his juicy tomatoes, for providing the inspiration for this delicious BLT quinoa bowl!

    A bowl of quinoa, bacon, red tomatoes, and arugula is drizzled with yogurt dressing.

    When I made this delightful lunch, I could not even sit down before scarfing down the entire thing! Everyone knows how scarf-able a BLT sandwich is, this bowl though? May just be even better! The salty bacon and spicy arugula complement juicy, sweet summer tomatoes and the tangy yogurt dressing. All of that on top of a bowl of nutritious quinoa and I was thrilled with the outcome!

    Ingredients

    Yogurt dressing in a small bowl next to an heirloom tomato, diced tomato, bacon, and cooked quinoa in bowls.

    B: is for bacon, obviously!
    L: is for aruguLa, green and leafy!
    T: is for tomatoes, ripe and juicy!

    Quinoa: You'll also need cooked quinoa, which I did easily in the instant pot!

    • Add 1 cup of quinoa and 1-¼ cup of water to the instant pot.
    • Cook on manual for 1 minute.
    • NPR then fluff!

    Yogurt Dressing for quinoa bowls: I wasn't sure how much this would add to the whole concoction... but let me tell you, the dressing was not only necessary but crazy delicious! The sauciness was a nice addition and I loved the bites that included it! Here's what you'll need:

    • Greek yogurt
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon
    • Fresh basil or another fresh herb
    • A small shallot
    • A garlic clove
    • Pinch of brown sugar, optional but balances out the tangy ingredients.
    • Salt & pepper
    Quinoa, arugula, bacon, tomatoes, and yogurt dressing all laid out in bowls.

    Making BLT Quinoa Bowls

    Step 1: Cook the quinoa in the instant pot.
    Step 2: Crisp up some bacon and crumble it.
    Step 3: Whisk together the ingredients for the yogurt dressing.
    Step 4: Wash the arugula and dice the tomatoes.
    Step 5: Assemble the bowls by placing a bed of quinoa in the bottom of a bowl, top with the B, L & T, and then drizzle with yogurt dressing.

    Then... prepare to DEVOUR!

    I hope you enjoy this easy twist on a BLT recipe! If you liked this, check out my other bacon-related favorites!

    • Try BLT pasta with Veggie Penne, the "L" is in the pasta!
    • Spicy Hawaiian Pizza with Bacon is a fun twist for pizza night!
    • Gluten-free Bacon Fried Rice is an old, family favorite!
    Quinoa, arugula, bacon, tomatoes, and yogurt dressing all laid out in bowls.

    BLT Quinoa Bowls with Tangy Yogurt Dressing

    Katie | Wheat by the Wayside
    Crispy bacon, spicy arugula, and juicy tomatoes are placed atop a bed of quinoa and drizzled with a tangy yogurt dressing. It makes the perfect meal prep lunch or satisfyingly easy dinner. BLT Quinoa Bowls are quite possibly better than a traditional BLT sandwich!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Diet Gluten Free
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 540 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • ½ pound bacon
    • 1 large heirloom tomato
    • 2 cups arugula

    Yogurt Dressing

    • ⅓ cup greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice,, from about one lemon
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
    • 1 small clove garlic,, minced
    • 4 fresh basil leaves,, finely sliced
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar,, optional
    • kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper,, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook quinoa according to package directions or use Instant Pot: Place 1 cup quinoa and 1-¼ cup water in the Instant Pot. Cook on manual for 1 minute. NPR then fluff.
    • Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crisp and crumble it.
    • Whisk together the ingredients for the yogurt dressing.
    • Wash the arugula & dice the tomato.
    • Assemble the bowls: Start with quinoa on the bottom, then layer on the bacon, arugula, and tomato. Finally, drizzle with yogurt dressing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 16gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 389mgPotassium: 535mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 666IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
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