Description
This Mediterranean Bowl with Quinoa is a healthy and easy meal prep recipe that is perfect for your weekly meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over it. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for later.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg