Description
Experience a vibrant burst of Mediterranean flavors with this delightful quinoa bowl, featuring fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, and tangy feta cheese. Each bite is a perfect blend of textures and tastes, making this dish not only visually stunning but also healthy and satisfying. Ideal for meal prep or impressing guests at dinner gatherings, it’s a culinary adventure that anyone can master in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitterness. Cook according to package instructions (generally, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes).
- While the quinoa cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with chopped veggies and crumbled feta.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Serve in individual bowls or platters; garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg