Mediterranean Grain Bowls
These Mediterranean Grain Bowls feature fluffy quinoa, crispy garlic herb roasted chickpeas, lemony cucumber tomato salad, creamy avocado, and an easy hummus dressing. They're packed with flavor and nutrients and have become a dinner time staple in our house!
Servings: 4
Calories: 473kcal
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Garlic Herb Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 English cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or cooked rice, farro, barley, etc.
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 recipe Easy Hummus Dressing or a dollop of hummus
Instructions
- If you haven't already, make the Garlic Herb Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas.
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper and mix well.
- To plate: In each individual bowl add ½ cup of spinach, ½ cup cooked quinoa, ¼th of the cucumber tomato salad, ¼th of the avocado slices, and about ¼ cup of Garlic Herb Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the Easy Hummus Dressing over the top.
- Finish with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice or some freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.
Notes
~ Prep the components ahead of time so these bowls come together in just minutes.
~ If you don't have the components prepped ahead of time, start with the Garlic Herb Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas. While the chickpeas are in the oven, cook the quinoa. Then toss together the cucumber tomato salad. And finally, whisk up the Easy Hummus Dressing.
~ Change out the grains, beans, greens, or sauce for variety and/or to use what you already have.
~ Add extra vegetables, like roasted red peppers, sautéed zucchini, or roasted asparagus.
~ You may have leftover Hummus Dressing. It will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 1140mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 6g