Gluten-free Quinoa Bowls w/ Walleye & Coleslaw
gluten-free | grain-free | nut free | egg free
by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 8, 2023
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These gluten-free quinoa bowls with grilled walleye are full of flavor and nutrition! I love making these quinoa bowls because they are so simple to put together and they contain wholesome ingredients. They are a filling, healthy meal that my whole family loves! Quinoa can sometimes be boring and lack flavor…. but not in these bowls. Flavored with herbs and spices, the quinoa is then topped with the best fish you will ever have and flavor-packed veggies like homemade coleslaw and steamed snow peas!
These gluten-free quinoa bowls are a modern pioneer recipe. Rice and beans would have been more common in the early pioneer days than quinoa, but as a modern pioneer, quinoa is a healthier option that is less likely to cause inflammation or be an allergen.
But… these quinoa bowls are also chucked full of other homestead-sourced ingredients! Try using home-harvested fish, homegrown herbs, and homegrown veggies for the rest of the quinoa bowl ingredients. I like lake fishing on small inland lakes for perch and rockbass. But I also like going out on the big lakes (Lake Erie and Lake Michigan) to go fishing for larger fish like walleye and salmon.
The herbs for flavoring the quinoa, the cabbage and carrots for the coleslaw, and the snow peas for steaming can all be grown in the homestead garden! I have carrots and snow peas planted right now and I can’t wait to enjoy a fresh harvest and make these quinoa bowls with fresh ingredients!
Not only are the ingredients in these quinoa bowls sustainable, but they are also allergy-friendly! These quinoa bowls are…
And if you are looking for other ways to incorporate fish into your homestead menu, make sure you check out this grain-free breaded walleye recipe or these pan-fried perch fillets!
It’s a grain…. it’s a seed…. it’s quinoa! But really, what is quinoa? Quinoa is botanically a seed but it is often called a grain by nutritionists. That is because quinoa is not a true grain. Quinoa is a seed that comes from a plant that is in a similar family as spinach, beets, and chard. It is not a cereal grain, instead, it is called a pseudo-cereal grain, just like buckwheat and amaranth.
Quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth are all seeds that are often eaten and prepared like grains. That being said, quinoa has many health benefits!
Here are just a few benefits of eating quinoa:
For more delicious ways to enjoy quinoa, check out these gluten-free carne asada venison bowls or this gluten-free venison stew soup recipe!
The components of a quinoa bowl can be as simple or as complex as you want! These gluten-free quinoa bowls contain fluffy herbed quinoa, buttery grilled walleye, homemade coleslaw, and steamed snow peas. Plus they are garnished with a sprinkle of salt and some homemade ranch dressing!
The flavor combination of all these ingredients is amazing! I especially love the burst of flavor the homemade ranch dressing gives the bowl. Snow peas are one my new favorite veggies, so of course, I had to include them in the bowl. And you can’t go wrong with homemade coleslaw when it comes to adding more summery-flavor to any meal!
But, there are also endless other options for building a healthy quinoa bowl. Here are some other toppings you can add to your quinoa bowl:
To keep your quinoa bowls healthy, try to source your ingredients from your homestead or other local farms in your area. Look for labels like, organic, sustainably sourced, or locally grown.
I’ve already mentioned how nutritious and healthy these quinoa bowls are, and it’s all because of their wholesome ingredients! These quinoa bowls contain anti-inflammatory ingredients that will give you energy and sustenance.
Here is a just a little bit about the main ingredients in these bowls:
To add more healthy grilling recipes to your homestead menu this summer, make sure you check out this grilled chicken salad or these grilled venison steak kabobs with grilled veggies!
While these quinoa bowls are super simple to make, there are a few key steps that you don’t want to miss! Keep your quinoa fluffy, your walleye flakey, and your peas firm! Here are a few tips:
Gluten-free quinoa bowls are loaded with anti-oxidant rich ingredients, plant and meat-based sources of protein, and nutrient dense veggies! The perfect healthy meal that is quick and easy! I love making these quinoa bowls and they are the perfect summer addition to the homestead menu.
These gluten-free quinoa bowls with grilled walleye are pretty, delicious, and nutritious! They contain a grain-free seed that is a substitute for rice, flakey walleye fillets which provides protein, and sweet snow peas which add flavor and nutrition. When topped with a homemade coleslaw, a sprinkle of salt, and a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing…. these bowls can’t get any better!
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