Greek Quinoa Bowl

This Greek Quinoa Bowl is a nutritious and vibrant breakfast option that combines protein-packed quinoa with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt dressing. It's a delightful way to start your day with a burst of Mediterranean flavor.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 150 grams
• Water - 400 milliliters
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitterness.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed.
3. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley.
5. Once the quinoa is done, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly before adding it to the vegetable mixture.
6. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and mix well.
7. Serve the quinoa mixture in bowls, drizzled with the yogurt dressing on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from quinoa, promoting satiety.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables.

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