Mediterranean Quinoa and Vegetable Bowls

Quinoa bowl topped with vegetables, hummus and more! A healthy, easy, and fresh meal.

Hello, hello! It is time for a healthy recipe. There have been a few too many indulgences around these parts lately and I needed a little detox. Plus, I needed to clean out some fridge items before we headed out of town. Guess what guys… We are at Disneyland! Woohoo!

Our family is spending a few days at the Happiest Place on Earth! As you’re reading this I’m probably consuming a corn dog, churro, Mickey pretzel, and frozen banana. Is there anything else I have to eat while I’m here?

Before indulging on our trip I spent a few days eating healthy. I find that the key to eating healthy is having plenty of veggies in the fridge at all times. That makes it easy to throw together a salad or veggie bowl with minimal effort. Veggies can get a little boring, so I love to add things like hummus, feta cheese, and briney olives to add a punch of flavor.

I went with a Mediterranean flavor theme for this Quinoa and Veggie Bowl. It’s filled with quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, artichokes, olives, greens, hummus, and feta. I drizzled everything with a (store bought) lemon herb vinaigrette and served warm pita on the side.

This is really more of a method than an actual recipe. Choose the ingredients you like best and use those. If there is something listed that you don’t like, just leave it out. Roasted red peppers, avocado, or grilled veggies would all be delicious in here too!

Quinoa Bowl

• Quinoa
• Cucumber
• Tomatoes
• Artichokes
• Olives
• Greens
• Hummus and/or Tzatziki
• Feta Cheese

This bowl is a great way to use up leftover odds and ends in your fridge. Put the quinoa in the bottom of a bowl and pile all the veggies you want on top. You’ll love eating a big bowl of good-for-you ingredients.

All this talk about healthy foods has me ready for a splurge. Psst… I’ve got something delish coming later this week. In the meantime, I’ll be rolling myself out of Disneyland. See ya soon!

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Mediterranean Quinoa and Vegetable Bowls

Quinoa bowl topped with vegetables, hummus and more! A healthy, easy, and fresh meal.

Course main, side

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 1 -2

Calories 349 kcal

Author Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/3 cup mixed greens, baby spinach or shredded kale
• 9 cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/3 cup chopped cucumber
• 3 artichoke hearts quartered
• 8 olives
• 1/4 cup hummus
• 1 tablespoons feta
• Pita or pita chips as garnish
• Tzatziki, lemon vinaigrette, or oil and vinegar for dressing

Instructions

1. Place the quinoa in the bottom of a bowl. Place remaining ingredients on top of the quinoa. Drizzle with tzatziki or salad dressing (I used a store bought lemon herb vinaigrette) Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Feel free to use your favorite combination of vegetables. Roasted red peppers, grilled veggies, or avocado would be great in this dish too.

Nutrition Facts

Mediterranean Quinoa and Vegetable Bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 727mg 30%

Potassium 503mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 4g

Protein 11g 22%

Vitamin A 31.7%

Vitamin C 39.3%

Calcium 10.7%

Iron 21.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.