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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl This Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl is the kind of bowl meal I reach for when I want something fresh, filling and easy to pack. It brings together fluffy quinoa, crisp roasted chickpeas, cool greens and crunchy vegetables, briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta, a tangy lemon vinaigrette and a scoop of hummus.

  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Quinoa
2/3 cup dry quinoa
1 1/3 cup water

Chickpeas
1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Bowl
4 cups baby spinach or arugula, loosely packed
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup kalamata olives
Lemon Vinaigrette
Hummus, for serving
Tzatziki Sauce, for drizzling
Fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 400°F and line a: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-Rinse and drain quinoa, if desired: Rinse and drain quinoa, if desired. Add quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
3-Add the chickpeas to a mixing bowl: Add the chickpeas to a mixing bowl with oil and seasonings. Use your hands to coat the chickpeas well. Pour chickpeas onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes flipping halfway. Once cooked, set aside to cool.
4-If you haven’t already, make the dressing: If you haven’t already, make the dressing and set aside.
5-To make the bowls, add about ½: To make the bowls, add about ½ cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup greens, ¼ cup cucumber, ¼ cup tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons onion, 2 Tablespoons feta cheese, 1 Tablespoon kalamata olives and scoop of hummus to 4 bowls. Divide chickpeas evenly and add to bowls then drizzle with tzatziki and dressing. Serve immediately.

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  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Calories: 579
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1153mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg