Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl, a colorful and nutritious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Packed with tender grilled vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and fluffy quinoa, this bowl is both a feast for the eyes and a delight for your taste buds. Its versatility allows you to customize it to suit your dietary preferences, making it an excellent choice for meal prep. Enjoy the ease of preparing this dish ahead of time; simply mix everything together and have a quick, delicious meal ready when life gets hectic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear to remove bitterness. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with water and salt. Bring to boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil and spices.
- Grill vegetables for 5-7 minutes on each side until tender with grill marks.
- Combine grilled veggies with cooked quinoa and chickpeas in a large bowl. Add fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve warm; optional feta cheese can be added on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg