Mediterranean-inspired · grain bowl
Fresh Vegetable Quinoa Bowls
Fluffy quinoa, crisp peppers, cucumber, tomato, and chives make a bright plant-based dinner bowl.
Total time25 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Combine quinoa, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 02
Remove from the heat, rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and cool slightly.
- 03
Fold in the peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, and chives.
- 04
Dress with olive oil and lemon juice, season with black pepper, and divide among bowls.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use cooked brown rice instead of quinoa.
- Add drained chickpeas for extra protein.
Why this is a good weeknight call
Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
