Green Goddess Quinoa Bowls with Arugula & Shrimp

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We're taking advantage of all the healthy items you can find at your local specialty grocery store to create these healthy meal-prep lunches. To add extra protein (while minimizing prep time), we're using fully cooked quinoa and cooked shrimp, both of which you can find in the freezer section. With a few more simple items, including bottled salad dressing, you'll have all the ingredients you need to make these high-protein green goddess salad bowls in under 20 minutes.

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked quinoa
½ cup green goddess salad dressing
1 (7 ounce) package baby arugula
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peeled and deveined cooked large shrimp

Directions

Follow the microwave directions on the package to prepare quinoa (you'll need both pouches that come in the package). Once heated, transfer the quinoa to a shallow bowl to cool completely before assembling bowls.
Transfer 2 tablespoons dressing into each of 4 small lidded containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Divide arugula among 4 single-serving containers (about 1 1/4 cups each). Top each with 1/2 cup quinoa and 2 tablespoons feta. Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
In the morning before taking your lunch to go, transfer one-fourth of the bag of shrimp to a colander and run under cool water until thawed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add to the meal-prep container. Dress with the salad dressing just before serving.

To make ahead

Refrigerate bowls for up to 4 days, but wait to defrost and add the shrimp until the morning before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2019; updated September 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234	Calories
7g	Fat
28g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 meal-prep container & 2 Tbsp. dressing
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Vitamin A 1208IU	24%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Folate 96mcg	24%
Sodium 184mg	8%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 96mg	23%
Potassium 378mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Green Goddess Quinoa Bowls with Arugula & Shrimp

Ingredients

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To make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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