Description
The Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl serves as the ultimate solution for anyone who values time but refuses to compromise on nutrition. This dish combines hearty protein-rich grains with crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a bright citrus dressing that wakes up your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Quinoa
1 can Chickpeas (15 oz)
1 large English Cucumber (diced)
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cup Red Onion (finely minced)
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives (pitted)
1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes
- While quinoa cooks, dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely mince red onio
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and honey
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and olives. Toss with dressing
- Gently fold in feta cheese and season with salt and pepper
- Serve immediately or store in controlled portions
Notes
Rinse quinoa to avoid bitterness and enhance flavor with vegetable broth.
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg