Grain Bowl

Name: Grain Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, cooked; 1/2 cup roasted vegetables, chopped; 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced; 1/4 cup lemon-oregano dressing

A nourishing bowl with grains, roasted veggies, chickpeas, feta, olives, and a lemon-oregano dressing for a vibrant lunch.

20 minEasyServes 2400 cal/serving

MediterraneanLunchNo-CookVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, cooked
1/2 cup roasted vegetables, chopped
1/2 cup chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup lemon-oregano dressing

Instructions

1

In a serving bowl, start by placing 1 cup cooked quinoa as the base layer.
2

Arrange 1/2 cup roasted vegetables on top of the grains, placing them in one section of the bowl.
3

Add 1/2 cup drained chickpeas next to the roasted vegetables, creating another section in the bowl.
4

Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese over part of the bowl.
5

Add 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives to complete the arrangement.
6

Just before serving, drizzle 1/4 cup lemon-oregano dressing over all the ingredients.
7

Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint if available.
8

Serve immediately, or refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours.

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Questions

How long does Grain Bowl take?

As written, 20 minutes: 20 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 8, 24 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of feta in Grain Bowl?

The entry for Grain Bowl calls for 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Is Grain Bowl vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan lunch collection.

How many calories are in Grain Bowl?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 400 calories, with 12 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 360 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Grain Bowl keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Grain Bowl within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Serve it with

Grilled Vegetables side
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