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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls. Healthy Lunch Perfection

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing, this bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
Vegetables
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
  • Hummus, grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
  2. Combine quinoa and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  3. While quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables: dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice onion, and halve olives.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  7. Stir in the feta cheese and parsley.
  8. Serve immediately or chill. Top with hummus, chicken, or chickpeas, if desired.

Notes

For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.