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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 whole cucumber, diced; 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced; 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup chickpeas, drained; 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; to taste salt and pepper

A vibrant, healthy bowl packed with quinoa, fresh vegetables, feta, and a tangy lemon dressing.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Difficulty

easy

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 whole cucumber, diced
0.50 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
0.50 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup chickpeas, drained
0.50 cup feta cheese, crumbled
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Rinse quinoa under cold water. Cook in 2 cups water for 15 minutes until fluffy.
2
Let quinoa cool to room temperature.
3
In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and chickpeas.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5
Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss well.
6
Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.
7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.