Description
A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean grain bowl packed with fresh vegetables, protein, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- For the Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked farro, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the grain bowl ingredients.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can substitute other grains like rice or couscous.
- Add grilled chicken or fish for extra protein.
- Other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach can be added.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if grains are pre-cooked)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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