Description
This Savory Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl is a healthy and delicious lunch option packed with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add quinoa.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
Notes
This bowl can be served warm or cold. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: quinoa, salad, healthy, Mediterranean