Citrus Avocado Quinoa Power Bowl with Ginger Tahini Dressing
Nutrient-packed fluffy tri-color quinoa tossed with shaved fennel, Ruby Red grapefruit, creamy avocado, and toasted pepitas.
Chef Elena Rossi
Published on October 23, 2026
When your body craves revitalizing nutrition without sacrificing taste, this vibrant grain bowl delivers a punch of healthy fats, fiber, and clean plant protein.
The pairing of peppery arugula and bitter-sweet ruby red grapefruit segments cuts through creamy avocado and nutty tri-color quinoa.
Drizzled with our signature warm ginger-maple tahini dressing, every forkful feels both nourishing and gourmet.
Citrus Avocado Quinoa Power Bowl with Ginger Tahini Dressing
By Chef Elena Rossi • Published in Healthy
Ingredients11 items
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 Ruby Red grapefruit, segmented
- 1/2 bulb fresh fennel, shaved paper-thin
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 3 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
- 3 tbsp runny tahini
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp warm water (to thin dressing)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Cook Fluffy Quinoa
Simmer rinsed quinoa in broth for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and steam covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2
Whisk Ginger Tahini Dressing
Whisk tahini, grated ginger, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and warm water until pale and pourable.
- 3
Shave Citrus & Fennel
Segment grapefruit and slice fennel on a mandoline. Toss with baby arugula and olive oil.
- 4
Layer & Drizzle
Divide quinoa between shallow bowls. Arrange avocado, citrus, and fennel. Scatter pepitas and drizzle generously with tahini dressing.
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