Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Transform simple quinoa, vegetable broth, and chickpeas into a hearty mediterranean lunch. The prepared technique develops deep, hearty flavors throughout. Try it once and you'll understand why it's so beloved.
Time Breakdown
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 cupquinoarinsed
- 2 cupsvegetable broth
- 1 canchickpeasdrained and rinsed
- 1 largecucumberdiced
- 2 cupscherry tomatoeshalved
- 1 largered bell pepperdiced
- 1/4 cupred oniondiced
- 4 ouncesfeta cheesecrumbled
- 1/3 cupkalamata olivespitted
- 1/4 cupolive oil
- 3 tablespoonslemon juice
- 2 clovesgarlicminced
- 1 teaspoondried oregano
- 1/4 cupfresh parsleychopped
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring vegetable broth to boil in medium saucepan.
3min - 2
Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
15min - 3
Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
5min - 4
While quinoa cooks, prepare vegetables.
10min - 5
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2min - 6
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
3min - 7
Add chickpeas and half the dressing to vegetables.
1min - 8
Divide quinoa among 4 bowls.
2min - 9
Top with vegetable mixture, feta, olives, and parsley.
3min - 10
Drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.
1min
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