Description
Warm up this winter with a hearty and refreshing Winter Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, featuring fluffy quinoa, roasted veggies, and zesty tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium bell pepper, any color
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chopped veggies and chickpeas. Drizzle with olive oil and harissa, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Spread the veggie and chickpea mix on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, and a splash of water until smooth for the dressing.
- Assemble the bowl by placing a scoop of quinoa at the bottom, topping with roasted veggies and chickpeas, and drizzling with tahini dressing. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it perfect for meal prep. Consider adding feta or pomegranate seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa bowl, Mediterranean recipe, healthy meal, winter recipes, vegetarian bowl