Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 tablespoons tahini; 4 1/2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; pinch of salt; dash of hot sauce; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber; 1 medium avocado, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup minced parsley

Servings: persons

3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons tahini
4 1/2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
pinch of salt
dash of hot sauce
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
1 medium avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup minced parsley

1
Put the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse it well under running water
2
Combine the quinoa and water in a small pot over high heat. Bring the quinoa to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook the quinoa for 15 minutes. Allow the quinoa to rest, with the lid on, for five minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
3
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. Gradually add the water and lemon juice to the tahini, whisking continuously to combine. Stir in a pinch of salt and dash of hot sauce to taste.
4
Divide the cooked quinoa between four bowls. Divide the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and parsley between the bowls. Spoon the dressing over top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, 1 1/2 cups water, 3 tablespoons tahini, 4 1/2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

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