Description
A flavorful and wholesome Spicy Mediterranean Lunch Bowl packed with fresh vegetables, grains, and a kick of heat—perfect for a balanced midday meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, and olives.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with avocado slices and crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg