Caprese Grain Bowl with Avocado
Everything you love about Caprese but transformed into a grain bowl. The addition of avocado and balsamic dressing creates a super filling and fresh bowl.
What you will need
12 oz Microwavable Quinoa
1 Avocado
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Perline
.5 oz fresh Basil Leaves
4 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette
(Nutritional facts 177 calories, 9.09 g fat, 22.93 g carbohydrates, 3.45 g protein, 2 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather ingredients.
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![e to get a larger ball, just chop it into smaller cubes!](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8758136-1643227584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Any kind of fresh mozzarella will work for this recipe. If you are only able to get a larger ball, just chop it into smaller cubes!
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Break off a few large leaves of basil.
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![the roll of basil on the cutting board and slice in thin strips.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8758136-1643227584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Layer the basil leaves on top of each other and roll them up together. Lay the roll of basil on the cutting board and slice in thin strips.
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![, tomatoes, and other toppings in the bowls.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8758136-1643227584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Portion the cooked quinoa between 4 bowls. Evenly distribute the mozzarella, tomatoes, and other toppings in the bowls.
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![the shredded fresh basil.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8758136-1643227584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Add the sliced avocado, drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette, and top with the shredded fresh basil.
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