A versatile and healthy meal, Greek bowls are a delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors. Customize with your favorite protein and fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal prep or quick dinner.
Easy Greek Bowls at Home
A versatile and healthy meal, Greek bowls are a delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors. Customize with your favorite protein and fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal prep or quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 0.5 cup cucumber diced
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 2 tbsp tzatziki
- 2 tbsp lemon-herb vinaigrette (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 oz cooked chicken breast sliced (optional)
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained (optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your grain: Cook quinoa or rice according to package directions. Divide into bowls.
- Chop vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and pit and halve the Kalamata olives.
- Prepare optional protein: If using, slice cooked chicken breast or rinse and drain chickpeas.
- Assemble the bowls: Arrange the chopped vegetables, olives, feta cheese, hummus, and tzatziki around the grain in each bowl.
- Add protein: Place your chosen protein (chicken or chickpeas) into the bowls.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle generously with lemon-herb vinaigrette and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
For the lemon-herb vinaigrette, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Variations: Use grilled lamb, baked falafel, or pan-seared halloumi as protein. Add roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Serve with pita bread or a side of crispy chickpeas.
