How long does it take to make High-Protein Amaranth Microgreens Quinoa Bowl (Vegan Meal Prep)?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Amaranth microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Nutritious quinoa bowl topped with red amaranth microgreens, roasted vegetables, and tahini dressing.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Amaranth microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup red amaranth microgreens
1 sweet potato, roasted
1/2 cup chickpeas
2 tbsp tahini
1 lemon, juiced
Salt & pepper
Roast sweet potato cubes at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Whisk tahini with lemon juice, salt, and water to make dressing.
Layer quinoa, sweet potato, chickpeas, and amaranth in a bowl.
Drizzle with tahini dressing and serve.
Amaranth microgreens are distinguished by their vibrant magenta and gold pigments, which come from betalain compounds. They are chosen by chefs primarily for visual impact and mild, earthy flavor. Amaranth grain has a stronger evidence base than amaranth microgreens specifically.
• Amaranth species have been studied for betalain pigment content, the same class of pigments found in beets and some other plants.
moderate evidence• Pigment intensity and flavor in amaranth microgreens vary significantly by variety and light exposure during growing.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017