Description
This Mediterranean Quinoa Power Bowl is a nutritious and flavorful meal packed with protein and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, this vegetarian and gluten-free bowl is easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
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Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Additional:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water (or broth) to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble Bowl: Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and a dollop of hummus. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- This bowl is great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
