Description
Mediterranean Veggie Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious delight, bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Perfect for any occasion, these bowls combine hearty quinoa, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing to create a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg