Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup Raw sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Flax seeds (ground preferred)
- 1 cup Plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup English cucumbers, diced
- 3/4 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup Fresh microgreens or arugula
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Toast the pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant; remove from heat and let cool.
- Divide the plain nonfat Greek yogurt equally among four serving bowls.
- Layer the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots evenly over the yogurt base.
- Top each bowl with the cooled toasted seeds, sesame seeds, ground flax seeds, and fresh microgreens.
- Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Toast seeds lightly to activate enzymes and enhance flavor. Measure portion sizes using a kitchen scale for precise bariatric compliance. Cut vegetables immediately before assembly for maximum freshness and crunch. Store components separately if meal prepping to maintain optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3.8g
- Sodium: 138mg
- Fat: 16.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14.7g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Protein: 18.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
