Description
This Mediterranean quinoa bowl is a healthy, delicious meal packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and allow it to cool slightly before adding it to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
Keywords: quick Mediterranean meals, Mediterranean quinoa bowl, healthy quinoa recipe, easy vegetarian meals