Description
Mediterranean Veggie Bowls are a colorful and nutritious dish that transports your taste buds to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean. Packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich quinoa, and a creamy tahini dressing, these bowls are perfect for any meal. They are not only visually appealing but also customizable to fit your dietary preferences, making them ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice bell peppers, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk tahini with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and water until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once the quinoa is ready and slightly cooled, layer it in bowls. Top with chopped veggies and olives.
- Drizzle tahini dressing over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg