Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce are a vibrant and nutritious dish that delights the senses. This easy-to-prepare meal features fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, and a creamy roasted red pepper sauce that elevates each bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely picnics, these bowls offer a delightful flavor experience while being versatile enough to customize to your tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper sauce
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cool water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, chop bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Once quinoa is fluffy, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add chopped veggies and crumbled feta cheese; mix gently.
- Stir store-bought or homemade roasted red pepper sauce until smooth.
- Serve quinoa mixture in bowls drizzled with roasted red pepper sauce. Garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg