Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Power Bowl made with quinoa, crisp veggies, grilled chicken or chickpeas, hummus, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a fresh high-protein lunch.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 cup grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/4 cup kalamata or green olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta (or vegan feta)
2 tbsp hummus
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.
2. Grill chicken or roast chickpeas with olive oil and paprika.
3. Chop vegetables: cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
5. Assemble the bowl: grain base, then veggies and protein.
6. Top with hummus, olives, and feta.
7. Drizzle dressing and sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store each component separately for up to 4 days.
Swap grilled chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegan version.
Add avocado or nuts for extra healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Power Bowls
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg