Description
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with this Mediterranean bowl recipe. Featuring a delightful mix of roasted vegetables, creamy hummus, and tangy feta, this dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a picnic or a cozy family dinner. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a true celebration of fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sliced bell peppers in olive oil and salt; roast until charred and tender (about 20 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables, olives, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir gently.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately in bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg