Description
Mediterranean Veggie Bowls are a colorful and nutritious dish that brings together fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty lemon for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for any meal, these bowls are not only visually stunning but also easy to customize with seasonal ingredients from your fridge. Enjoy them warm or cold, making them a versatile option for lunch or dinner any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water; combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, dice cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped vegetables with crumbled feta and fresh herbs.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil; toss gently to combine.
- Serve cooked quinoa in bowls topped with the veggie mixture. Garnish with extra herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg