Description
The 5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl is your go-to solution for a quick, nutritious meal that’s bursting with fresh flavors. Ideal for busy weekdays or a light dinner, this vibrant bowl combines crisp vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and hearty quinoa for a satisfying dish. With its easy preparation and customizable nature, you can tailor it to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Packed with healthy fats from olive oil and fiber from fresh ingredients, this bowl not only nourishes but keeps you feeling full longer. Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch at work, it’s an effortless way to enjoy the best of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small cucumber
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- Small bunch of parsley
- 1–2 spring onions
- Olive oil
- 7–8 olives
- ⅓ cup canned chickpeas
- 1 tbsp tzatziki
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 2–3 tbsp cooked quinoa
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and spring onions into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil along with vinegar and salt to taste. Toss until well coated.
- In a serving bowl, layer the prepared salad first. Then add rinsed chickpeas, olives, and cooked quinoa.
- Top with dollops of hummus and tzatziki in the center and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over everything.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg