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Vegan Vietnamese Brunch Bowl: A Fresh Start for Your Day

Find the perfect vegan Vietnamese brunch recipe to start your day off right with this fresh and rejuvenating meal.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: None - Total: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Vietnamese

Allergens

Tree nuts (almonds)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups mixed leafy greens (spinach, kale, and Swiss chard)
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced into ribbons
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with mixed leafy greens, cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, mango chunks, and roughly chopped toasted almonds.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Feel free to swap out any of the ingredients with your favorite fruits, vegetables, or nuts. The key is balance and variety for optimal energy and nutrition.

Notes

Feel free to add a protein source like tempeh or tofu for added satisfaction.

Cultural or Historical Background

Vietnamese cuisine often features a mix of fresh herbs and vegetables, as well as protein sources like quinoa, to create well-rounded meals that are both flavorful and nutritious.