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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
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A delicious and nutritious Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for family dinners or quick lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked quinoa (from 1 cup uncooked)
  • 2 Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 avocados (diced)
  • Pickled red onions
  • Fresh mint and/or parsley leaves
  • Aleppo pepper
  • Garlic yogurt sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and patted dry)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural bitterness. Then, boil it in a pot with water (2 cups of water per 1 cup of uncooked quinoa) and a pinch of salt. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until fluffy, then set aside to cool slightly.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocados.
  3. In a large bowl, layer the quinoa as the base. Then, arrange the diced avocados, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas in sections.
  4. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the assembled ingredients and sprinkle fresh herbs, pickled red onions, and Aleppo pepper on top. Add a generous dollop of garlic yogurt sauce for that creamy finish.

Notes

Consider adding roasted bell peppers, crumbled feta cheese, or nuts for additional texture and flavor. Adjust the yogurt sauce for a vegan option.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/mediterranean-quinoa-power-bowl/

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