Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    2 bowls

  • Calories

    458 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Here is a Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl recipe that is crisp, crunchy, fresh, creamy, salty, and savory in every bite. Piled high with nutritious greens, hearty grains, vibrant herbs and protein-packed chickpeas - in two forms - it's a healthy vegetarian recipe great for meal prep, light lunches, and dinner.

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Ingredients

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Roasted Chickpeas

  • 1 (14 oz) chickpeas garbanzo beans, canned
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt

Quinoa

  • cup quinoa rinsed and drained (makes 2 cups cooked, uncooked

Tzatziki Dressing

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • ½ cup Persian cucumber or English cucumber, diced

Salad + Assembly

  • 2 spinach or kale, large handfuls
  • 2 cucumber sliced (or English cucumbers, Persian
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced, small
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup hummus traditional style

Instructions

  1. ROAST CHICKPEAS: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain and rinse chickpeas from their can, then scatter onto prepared baking sheet. Allow the chickpeas to air dry for 5 minutes. Toss with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing once in between, until chickpeas are golden brown and crispy; set aside.
  2. COOK QUINOA: Place rinsed quinoa in small pot with 1 and ⅓ cups water or broth. Allow pot to come to a boil, then reduce to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until quinoa water has gone. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  3. MAKE DRESSING: In small food processor or blender, blend together all ingredients except for diced cucumber. Once ingredients are combined, stir in diced cucumbers with spoon.(If using already minced garlic you can just whisk together ingredients by hand.)
  4. ASSEMBLE BOWLS: In 2 medium bowls, evenly distribute greens, cooked quinoa, sliced cucumber, red onions, grape tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, hummus, and roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with tzatziki dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to sub your favorite mix of veggies - check out the variations above!
  • Roast chickpeas and store in an open container. This keeps them crunchy. Transfer to a sealed container in the fridge after 3 days.
  • Store cooked quinoa in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Prep salad ingredients and store them in individual containers for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bowl Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 1063mg (44%) Potassium 1117mg (24%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 281mg (28%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 1063mg 44%
Potassium 1117mg 24%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 281mg 28%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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