Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Hummus (Printable)
Fluffy quinoa topped with fresh vegetables, creamy hummus, and Mediterranean-inspired dressing. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
06 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
08 - 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
09 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
→ Protein & Dairy
10 - 1 cup hummus
11 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
→ Dressing
12 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium pot, bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - While the quinoa cooks, prepare all vegetables and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
04 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Arrange spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and roasted red peppers on top.
05 - Add a generous dollop of hummus to each bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese if using.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with dressing, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Each component can be prepped ahead, making this your secret weapon for those hectic weeknights when cooking feels impossible but takeout wont satisfy.
- The textures dance between creamy hummus, fluffy quinoa, and crisp vegetables - creating that restaurant-quality experience without the price tag.
02 -
- Letting the quinoa cool for 5-10 minutes after cooking prevents it from steaming your fresh vegetables and wilting your greens when you assemble the bowls.
- If using red onions, soak the slices in ice water for 10 minutes before adding to your bowl - it preserves the crunch but removes that harsh bite that can overwhelm other flavors.
03 -
- Toast the quinoa in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding water to bring out a nutty flavor that completely transforms the grain.
- Massage your leafy greens with a tiny bit of the dressing and a pinch of salt before adding to the bowl - they'll taste seasoned through rather than just dressed on top.