Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Print)

A vibrant bowl featuring quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, yogurt, and feta.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Spread zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
04 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Warm the chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt if desired.
06 - Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese on top of each bowl.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Every component can be prepped ahead and tossed together in minutes when hunger strikes
  • The textures play off each other so well that even picky eaters forget they're eating healthy
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day after the flavors meld together overnight
  • You can swap nearly any vegetable or grain and it still feels cohesive and satisfying
02 -
  • Rinsing quinoa is non-negotiable unless you enjoy a bitter, almost metallic aftertaste that lingers
  • Crowding the vegetables on the baking sheet traps moisture and prevents caramelization, leaving you with sad steamed vegetables instead of roasted gems
  • Let the quinoa rest covered after cooking or it will be gummy and clumpy instead of fluffy and separate
03 -
  • Roast your vegetables on the highest oven rack for even better caramelization and crispy edges
  • Toast the quinoa in the dry saucepan for a minute before adding water to deepen its nutty flavor
  • A drizzle of good quality olive oil just before serving makes every element taste richer and more luxurious
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