Description
Experience the vibrant and healthy flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with these customizable veggie bowls. Packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich quinoa, and a zesty homemade dressing, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, these bowls are not only visually appealing but also satisfying and nutritious. Dive into a healthy eating experience that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water in a saucepan, bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare vegetables: chop cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red bell pepper, and pit olives if necessary.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Once quinoa is cooked and slightly cooled, fluff it with a fork. In serving bowls, layer quinoa first followed by cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper slices, and olives.
- Drizzle dressing over each bowl generously.
- Serve immediately or garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg