Greek Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Name: Greek Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of quinoa; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 red bell pepper (seeds removed, diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted, halved); 1/3 cup roasted red peppers (chopped); 1 medium english cucumber (diced); 1/4 cup peperoncinis (chopped); 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1 cup of artichoke hearts (quartered); 3-4 radishes (sliced); 5 green onions (white and green parts chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped {optional}); 2 Tablespoons fresh dill (chopped); 1/4 cup pine nuts

This Greek Quinoa Bowl Recipe is a fresh mix of your favorite Greek ingredients topped over gluten-free quinoa. You can mix things up but I like adding hummus, vegetables, greens, olives, feta cheese and artichokes to my quinoa bowl.

Prep20 min
Cook10 min
Total30 min
Makes4 servings
Calories333

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2 cup of quinoa
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 red bell pepper (seeds removed, diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted, halved)
1/3 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
1 medium english cucumber (diced)
1/4 cup peperoncinis (chopped)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1 cup of artichoke hearts (quartered)
3-4 radishes (sliced)
5 green onions (white and green parts chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped {optional})
2 Tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
1/4 cup pine nuts

Method

1
Rinse the quinoa under water using your hands to make sure it all gets rinsed well.
2
In a medium pot boil the 1 cup water. Add the quinoa and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
3
When the water begins to boil, turn the heat to low and simmer with the cover on for about 10-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
4
While the quinoa cools put the chickpeas, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers, cucumber, peperoncinis, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, radishes, green onions, parsley, mint and dill into small bowls or on a platter.
5
Pour the quinoa in a bowl and set with the platter.
6
Let your guests or family create their own bowl- first they will add the quinoa and then layer on the other ingredients.
7
Serve with hummus, Greek yogurt or a dressing.

Notes

Rinse your quinoa well before cooking to remove any bitterness. Cook quinoa in vegetable or chicken broth instead of water for extra flavor. Let the quinoa cool completely before assembling your bowl so it does not wilt the fresh vegetables. Store the quinoa and toppings in separate airtight containers in the fridge for easy meal prep throughout the week. Add your dressing right before serving so the quinoa does not soak it all up. Wait to add the feta, fresh herbs and pine nuts until right before serving for the best texture and flavor. Boost the protein by adding grilled chicken, Mediterranean salmon or extra chickpeas. Set everything out on a platter and let your family build their own bowls — it is a great way to feed a crowd!