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Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A vibrant, make-ahead Mediterranean quinoa bowl loaded with crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian; vegan if you skip the feta garnish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional garnish)

Method
 

  1. Combine rinsed quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook ~15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Dice cucumber and red bell pepper; halve tomatoes. Add to a large mixing bowl with spinach.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  4. Remove quinoa from heat, rest covered 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. Add fluffed quinoa to the bowl with vegetables. Pour over dressing and gently toss to coat. Fold in chopped parsley and mint.
  6. Taste and adjust lemon, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 bowls; garnish with more herbs and optional feta. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
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