Speedy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A vibrant and healthy lunch packed with flavor and ready in minutes! This quinoa bowl is customizable and perfect for meal prepping.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

455 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.14/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Batch Cooking

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner•Meal Prep

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

0.5cupQuinoa(Rinsed)

£0.40

1cupVegetable Broth(Or water)

£0.15

1cupCherry Tomatoes(Halved)

£1.20

0.5cupCucumber(Diced)

£0.30

0.3cupKalamata Olives(Pitted and halved)

£0.75

0.3cupFeta Cheese(Crumbled)

£1.00

0.3cupRed Onion(Thinly sliced)

£0.15

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1tablespoonOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.05

to tasteSalt

£0.01

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.02

Total Cost

£4.28

£2.14 per serving

Instructions

1.
Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
2.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, halve the Kalamata olives, crumble the feta cheese, and slice the red onion.
3.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
4.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine.
6.
Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

455 kcal / 1904 kJ

Carbs

45g

17% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

15g

30% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Add protein: grilled chicken, chickpeas, or white beans make a great addition.

Customize: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or artichoke hearts.

Meal prep: This salad is perfect for meal prepping! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Adjust seasonings to your taste. You may prefer more or less lemon juice, salt, or pepper.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Mixing Bowl

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Chef's Tips

Add protein: grilled chicken, chickpeas, or white beans make a great addition.

Customize: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or artichoke hearts.

Meal prep: This salad is perfect for meal prepping! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Adjust seasonings to your taste. You may prefer more or less lemon juice, salt, or pepper.

Speedy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

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