Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

This vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl is packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a healthy, vegetarian main dish, it combines fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing.

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a small pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
3. While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and chickpeas.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish