Description
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors in this Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, packed with fresh veggies, creamy feta, and protein-rich quinoa—perfect for a nutritious meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- 2. Prepare Your Veggies: While the quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- 3. Mix It All Together: Once quinoa cools slightly, fluff with a fork in a large bowl. Add chopped vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 4. Dress It Up: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently.
- 5. Season to Taste: Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Adjust seasoning based on preference.
- 6. Serve It Up: Transfer to plates or bowls. Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider tossing in grilled chicken or chickpeas. Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonal availability for variety.