Greek Power Bowls (Printable)
Hearty bowls featuring quinoa, crisp vegetables, spiced chickpeas, and tangy tzatziki sauce for a satisfying Mediterranean meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cucumber, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
09 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
→ Protein
10 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Dairy
15 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Tzatziki Sauce
16 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
17 - ½ cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
18 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
19 - 1 garlic clove, minced
20 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
21 - 1 tbsp olive oil
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
23 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
24 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
02 - Toss chickpeas with olive oil, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until crispy and lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir thoroughly until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Arrange spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and roasted chickpeas on top of the quinoa in sections.
05 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over each bowl and add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
06 - Finish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately while chickpeas are still warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The roasted chickpeas add the most incredible crispy texture that even skeptics love
- You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in minutes
02 -
- The tzatziki tastes better if made at least an hour ahead so flavors can meld
- Warm quinoa absorbs the dressing better than cold, so time your assembly
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- For vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and skip the feta or use a plant-based alternative
- Roast extra chickpeas and store them for snacking throughout the week