Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 130 g quinoa (3/4 cup); 360 ml water (1 1/2 cups); 300 g boneless, skinless chicken breast (2 medium breasts); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 200 g cucumber (1 medium cucumber); 200 g cherry tomatoes (1 1/4 cups); 60 g kalamata olives (1/2 cup); 60 g feta cheese (1/2 cup); 30 ml lemon juice (2 tbsp); 2 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 16minCook: 18min4 servingsMedium338 cal / servingMediterranean

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A delicious Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl packed with 25g of protein per serving and just 331 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 34 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked grain
25g protein of choice
1 cup roasted vegetables
1 avocado, sliced
2 tbsp sauce or dressing
Toppings: seeds, herbs

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 338 kcal

Protein: 24.7g

Fat: 14.6g

Carbs: 27.5g

Fiber: 4g

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