A nourishing bowl featuring quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, yogurt, and feta—a delightful Mediterranean fusion.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and allow it to fully preheat.
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 until evenly coated.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then 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 - Heat chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, adding salt to taste if desired.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa among 4 serving bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, warm chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and crumbled feta cheese on top of each bowl.
07 - Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
