Description
A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and cook quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer the quinoa: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: Grill chicken breasts until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Slice into bite-sized pieces and combine with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and olives in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your dish: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This bowl is excellent for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 75mg