Description
A vibrant and nutritious bowl filled with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and creamy hummus, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables, and toss to combine.
- Serve the quinoa mixture in bowls topped with a dollop of hummus.
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Notes
- Feel free to add or substitute any vegetables you like.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Hummus, Quinoa Salad, Healthy Bowl