Description
These Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce are a flavorful and nutritious meal option. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a creamy red pepper sauce, this dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
For the Veggie Mixture:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 large roasted red bell pepper (jarred or homemade)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the Sauce: Blend the roasted red pepper, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, olives, feta, parsley, and chickpeas. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Divide quinoa into bowls, top with veggie mixture, and drizzle with red pepper sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the chickpeas until crispy.
- This dish can be served warm or cold and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 12mg