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Winter Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A hearty and nutritious quinoa bowl packed with winter vegetables and Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Quinoa and Vegetables
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup kale chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional for sweetness
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Roast Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer.
  3. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed. Add maple syrup if desired.
Assemble Bowl
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and chopped kale. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss to combine.
  2. Serve in bowls and top with feta cheese, pomegranate seeds, and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability. This bowl can be served warm or cold.

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