Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 cup quinoa
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •1 medium cucumber, diced
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •1 small red onion, finely chopped
• •1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup feta cheese (optional), crumbled
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.

3. 3

   While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion and red bell pepper.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and parsley.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

6. 6

   Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly before adding it to the vegetable mixture.

7. 7

   Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine and adjust seasoning if necessary.

8. 8

   Serve topped with crumbled feta cheese if desired.