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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegan
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