Description
Mediterranean Veggie Bowls are a vibrant, nutritious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Combining roasted vegetables with grains, zesty dressings, and fresh herbs, these bowls are as colorful as they are delicious. Perfect for any occasion, they can be served warm or cold and are easy to customize based on seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (canned or dry)
- 1 medium bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Β½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- Β½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup quinoa or couscous (uncooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil), finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Chop bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss chopped veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic until well-coated.
- Spread seasoned veggies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While veggies roast, prepare quinoa or couscous according to package instructions.
- In individual bowls or a large serving dish, layer cooked grains at the bottom followed by roasted veggies on top. Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the assembled dish and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg