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Mediterranean Bowl

URL: https://thebigmansworld.com/mediterranean-bowl-recipe/

Ingredients

The roasted chickpeas

  • 14 ounces chickpeas, canned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

The quinoa

  • ½ cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 cup water

To assemble the bowl

  • 2 cups lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 small cucumbers, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 units kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • to taste sesame seeds
  • to taste fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine with water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  6. In serving bowls, layer the chopped lettuce and top with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
  7. Add the roasted chickpeas and quinoa, spoon hummus into the center, and crumble feta cheese on top.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4 servings
Calories
427
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
48g
Total protein
21g
Sodium
1219mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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