๐Ÿฅ—Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl - anti-inflammatory recipe
Main DishesEasy

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

15 min

Prep time

20 min

Cook time

2

Servings

480

Calories

A colorful, nutrient-dense bowl featuring quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a lemon-tahini dressing. Inspired by the anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet.

Ingredients

2 servings
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Fresh parsley and mint
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Fights inflammation

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400ยฐF for 15 minutes until crispy.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Make dressing: whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, remaining olive oil, and 2 tbsp water.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Divide quinoa between two bowls.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Top with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Garnish with fresh parsley and mint. Serve immediately.

Free ยท iOS & Android

Scan your ingredients before you cook

Flammy rates every food so you can build meals that fight inflammation.

Download Flammy on the App StoreGet Flammy on Google Play
Flammy app showing a food inflammation score

Nutrition per serving

Based on 2 servings.

480

Calories

18g

Protein

58g

Carbs

22g

Fat

11g

Fiber

Tags:#anti-inflammatory#mediterranean#vegan#high-fiber#lunch#meal-prep
Free ยท iOS & Android

Scan a food in 2 seconds. Know if it's healing or hurting you.

Point your camera at any meal, ingredient, or label. Get an instant inflammation score, the science behind it, and better alternatives. All free.

Camera scanAI-powered1โ€“10 scoreBetter swaps
Download Flammy on the App StoreGet Flammy on Google Play