Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Print)

A vibrant bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, yogurt and feta—wholesome Mediterranean flavors in every bite.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Legumes

11 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings

12 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
13 - 1/2 cup hummus
14 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
15 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Spread zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Warm the chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt if desired.
06 - Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese on top of each bowl.
07 - Garnish each bowl with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring only 20 minutes of active prep time.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-friendly, making it a versatile choice for various dietary needs.
  • Packed with 18g of protein per serving, it offers a satisfying and healthy main dish option.
02 -
  • To save time, roast a double batch of vegetables to use in other meals throughout the week.
  • Warming the chickpeas briefly in a skillet adds a nice temperature contrast to the cool toppings like hummus and yogurt.
  • Always check the labels on your hummus and chickpeas if you have sesame allergies, and ensure olives are processed in nut-free facilities if necessary.
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