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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce

A vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and a generous drizzle of lemon tahini sauce.
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Prepare a fresh, satisfying Mediterranean quinoa bowl topped with a bright lemon tahini dressing. This recipe is simple to assemble and works well for meal preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the Lemon Tahini Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup cold water (or more, to thin)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa: Combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  3. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four serving bowls.
  4. Arrange the toppings: Top the quinoa evenly with chickpeas, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, and olives in separate sections in each bowl.
  5. Finish the bowls: Sprinkle each bowl with crumbled feta cheese, if using, and chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Serve immediately: Drizzle a generous amount of the lemon tahini sauce over each bowl before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare the quinoa and the sauce up to two days ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator.
  • For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or substitute it with a plant-based alternative.
  • If you do not have fresh parsley, use fresh dill or mint for a different Mediterranean flavor.

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