Mediterranean Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe
This Mediterranean Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe is healthy and tasty. It has fresh vegetables, protein, and lots of flavor.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl for the dressing
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or fork
- Bowls for serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned chickpeas washed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- ¼ cup red onion sliced thin
- ½ cup Kalamata olives cut in half
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove chopped small
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water to thin
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Put quinoa, water, and salt in a pot.
- Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it sit.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- Cut all the vegetables and set them aside.
- Mix the dressing in a small bowl.
- Whisk until smooth. Add water to make it thinner.
- Put the quinoa and vegetables in a big bowl.
- Add chickpeas, feta, olives, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing on top.
- Mix everything together gently
Notes
- Use colorful quinoa for extra flavor.
- Chill the quinoa before mixing the bowl.
- Add cooked chicken or tofu for more protein.
- Cut the veggies early to save time later.
- Make extra dressing—it’s good on salads too!