Description
Mediterranean Veggie Bowls are a colorful and nutritious dish that will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean with every bite. This vibrant meal features a delightful mix of crunchy vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep or sharing at gatherings, these customizable bowls are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Whip up this refreshing recipe to enjoy a delightful taste of summer any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and chopped vegetables; toss gently.
- Stir in Kalamata olives and crumbled feta.
- Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the veggie mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg