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Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Feta Delight

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A quick and easy Mediterranean quinoa bowl featuring creamy feta, fresh veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal that’s full of vibrant flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170g) rinsed quinoa
  • 2 cups (475ml) water or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (about 75g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 3/4 cup (120g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water for about 30 seconds using a fine mesh strainer to remove the bitter saponin coating.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  3. Remove from heat and let the quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork to separate the grains.
  4. While quinoa cooks, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, slice the Kalamata olives, chop the parsley, and mince the garlic if using.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine, keeping feta in creamy pockets.
  7. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and toss lightly. Let the bowl sit for 10 minutes if time allows to meld flavors (optional).
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Rinsing quinoa is essential to remove bitterness. Avoid lifting the lid while quinoa cooks to ensure fluffiness. Crumble feta by hand to maintain creamy texture pockets. Dressing can be adjusted based on tomato juiciness. Quinoa can be cooked ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: quinoa bowl, Mediterranean, feta cheese, healthy recipe, easy dinner, vegetarian, gluten-free, lemon dressing

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