Plant Based & Vegan Recipes

Mediterranean Bliss Bowl

Ingredients:

For the Bowl:

 

– 1 cup cooked organic quinoa

– 1 cup organic baby spinach or mixed greens

– 1/2 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved

– 1/2 cup organic cucumber, sliced

– 1/4 cup organic red onion, thinly sliced

– 1/4 cup sliced organic Kalamata olives

– 1/2 cup organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed

– 1/4 cup organic vegan feta cheese (optional)

– 1/2 cup organic hummus

For the Dressing:

– 2 tablespoons organic olive oil

– 1 tablespoon organic lemon juice

– 1/2 teaspoon organic dried oregano

– 1 clove organic garlic, minced

– Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. **Prepare Quinoa:**

– Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.

  1. **Assemble the Bowl:**

– In a large bowl, arrange the cooked quinoa, baby spinach or mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, and vegan feta cheese (if using).

  1. **Add Hummus:**

– Add a generous scoop of hummus to the bowl.

  1. **Prepare the Dressing:**

– In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  1. **Dress the Bowl:**

– Drizzle the dressing over the assembled ingredients.

  1. **Serve:**

– Serve the Mediterranean Bliss Bowl immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days for a ready-made meal.

**Serving Suggestion:**

– This Mediterranean Bliss Bowl is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner. Pair it with a side of warm pita bread for a complete meal.

We’d love to hear your thoughts!

– How did your dish turn out?

– Did you make any modifications?

– What did you serve it with?

– Any other tips or suggestions?

Comments:

**MediterraneanFan:** This bowl is a fantastic lunch option! I added some roasted red peppers for extra flavor.

**HealthyLiving:** Delicious and fresh! I made it for meal prep, and it stayed perfect in the fridge for a couple of days.

Enjoy your Mediterranean Bliss Bowl and savor the vibrant and fresh flavors of the Mediterranean!