Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl (Printable Version)

Fluffy quinoa paired with vibrant vegetables, feta, olives, and creamy hummus in a Mediterranean-inspired blend.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
07 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
09 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Toppings & Extras

10 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
11 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
12 - 1 cup hummus
13 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, chop the spinach and parsley, slice the red onion and roasted red peppers.
03 - Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with black pepper to taste.
04 - Divide cooked quinoa among four serving bowls. Arrange spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, olives, and feta on top in sections.
05 - Drizzle each bowl with the olive oil and lemon dressing. Add a generous dollop of hummus to each bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra black pepper if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day prepping
  • You can prep all the vegetables while the quinoa simmers away
  • The combination of creamy hummus and tangy feta hits every craving
02 -
  • Let the quinoa cool slightly before adding the vegetables or the spinach will wilt
  • The bowl tastes best at room temperature rather than chilled from the fridge
  • Do not skip rinsing the quinoa or it will taste bitter
03 -
  • Toast the quinoa in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water for a nuttier flavor
  • Let the red onion soak in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow its sharp bite

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