Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious dish that’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. Packed with protein-rich quinoa and fresh vegetables, this bowl bursts with flavor and can be customized to suit your dietary needs. Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch, its colorful ingredients make it an appealing option for any occasion. Whip up this Mediterranean delight in no time and enjoy a healthy meal that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with chopped veggies, crumbled feta cheese, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper before tossing gently.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg