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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
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Discover the delightful flavors of our Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your kitchen. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings. With fluffy quinoa as its base, this bowl features roasted chickpeas, fresh greens, and colorful vegetables all drizzled with zesty lemon dressing and creamy tzatziki. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also highly customizable—making it an ideal meal prep option so you can enjoy these fresh flavors throughout the week.

Ingredients

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  • ⅔ cup dry quinoa
  • 1 ⅓ cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained, rinsed and patted dry)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups baby spinach or arugula (loosely packed)
  • 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped)
  • ½ cup red onion (chopped)
  • ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives
  • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Hummus (for serving)
  • Tzatziki Sauce (for drizzling)
  • Fresh parsley (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain quinoa. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  3. While quinoa cooks and chickpeas roast, chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumble feta cheese.
  4. Assemble bowls by layering quinoa base topped with greens, veggies, feta, olives, and roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve with hummus.

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