Description
A vibrant bowl of quinoa featuring seasonal Mediterranean ingredients, topped with a creamy tahini dressing for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water for a minute using a fine mesh strainer.
- Cook the quinoa by bringing 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil, adding rinsed quinoa, reducing heat to low, covering, and simmering for about 15 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, chickpeas, olives, and feta (if using) in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together tahini, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Prepare quinoa in advance and store in the fridge for best flavor melding. Customize with seasonal vegetables or alternative dressings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg