A nourishing bowl blending quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, and creamy Mediterranean elements.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Legumes
11 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Toppings
12 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
13 - 1/2 cup hummus
14 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
15 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Spread chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender with light caramelization.
04 - While vegetables roast, combine rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover with lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
05 - Heat drained and rinsed chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt if desired.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, warmed chickpeas, Kalamata olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and crumbled feta cheese on top of each bowl.
07 - Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
