Quick Mediterranean Power Bowls
A vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make power bowl packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed well
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice for dressing
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for dressing
- 1 tsp dried oregano for dressing
- 1 clove minced garlic for dressing
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly. 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 and quinoa is fluffy. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Divide the mixture among serving bowls. Top each bowl with crumbled feta cheese (if using), fresh parsley, and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an even quicker meal, use pre-cooked quinoa. Feel free to add grilled chicken, falafel, or shrimp for extra protein. A sprinkle of fresh dill or oregano can further enhance the Mediterranean flavors. These bowls are great for meal prep too; simply keep the dressing separate until serving.