🥗 Mediterranean Bowl Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls

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Ingredients

For the Bowl

• 2 cups cooked quinoa or couscous
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained & rinsed)
• 1 cup hummus (classic or garlic)
• 1 cup shredded romaine or mixed greens
• ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

For the Chickpeas (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Lemon Herb Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste

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Directions

Prepare the Chickpeas

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until slightly crispy. Set aside.

Make the Dressing

4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
5. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assemble the Bowls

6. Divide the cooked quinoa or couscous into 4 bowls.
7. Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, greens, olives, red onion, chickpeas, and avocado over each bowl.
8. Add a generous spoonful of hummus to the center.
9. Drizzle with the lemon herb dressing.
10. Top with crumbled feta and serve immediately.