Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, yogurt, and feta cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Legumes

11 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings

12 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
13 - 1/2 cup hummus
14 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
15 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F
02 - Spread zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized
04 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Heat chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt if desired
06 - Divide quinoa among 4 serving bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese on top of each bowl
07 - Top each bowl with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like quinoa and fresh vegetables.
  • Easy to prepare with a total time of just 50 minutes.
  • Completely vegetarian and gluten-friendly, fitting many dietary lifestyles.
02 -
  • Stir the vegetables halfway through roasting to ensure even cooking and color.
  • Let the quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking; this extra time allows it to finish absorbing moisture for a fluffier result.
  • Check allergen labels for chickpeas, hummus, and olives to ensure safety for all diners.
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