Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Serves 4

This Mediterranean quinoa bowl features fresh veggies, creamy avocado, spiced chickpeas, and protein-packed quinoa. A garlic yogurt sauce ties it all together, and fresh herbs and pickled onions take it over the top. It's a delicious weeknight dinner or healthy lunch!

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa, from 1 cup uncooked
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 avocados, diced
Pickled Red Onions
Fresh mint and/or parsley leaves
Aleppo pepper
Garlic Yogurt Sauce, see note

Smoky Chickpeas

1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

Cook the quinoa according to this recipe.
Meanwhile, make the smoky chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the chickpeas on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Toss to coat and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Assemble bowls with the quinoa, smoky chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado. Top with pickled onions, mint, and pinches of Aleppo pepper. Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce and serve.

Notes

Substitute tahini sauce to make this recipe vegan.

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