Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: For the quinoa bowls ~; 1 cup of quinoa; 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock or water; 2 cups baby spinach (packed); 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained; 1 (14-ounce) can black olives, drained; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 medium English cucumber, diced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped; For the maple tahini dressing ~; ¼ cup tahini; Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 3 to 4 tablespoons hot water; Salt and pepper to taste

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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing ~ perfect for lunch or dinner. It's loaded with healthy vegetables and nutty quinoa and drizzled with a maple sweetened tahini dressing.

quinoa bowls with artichokes, olives, feta and tahini dressing

Bowls. Bowls. And more Bowls. Everywhere you look there are protein bowls of food artistically arranged with an endless variety of ingredients. Acai bowls, poke bowls, and smoothie bowls are the dining trend as plates are traded in for bowls. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing are my healthy take on this fun way to eat.

are Mediterranean quinoa bowls good for you?

MOST DEFINITELY! The base of each of the single serving quinoa bowls is the nutritional powerhouse that is quinoa. A nutty tasting seed that is often mistaken as a grain, quinoa is a complete protein that contains all nine essential amino acids. Loaded with fiber, iron, lysine, magnesium, riboflavin, and manganese makes the superfood an ideal addition to a healthy diet.

the ingredients

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing feature many ingredients of a traditional Greek salad.

Quinoa
Olives
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumbers
Feta cheese
Artichoke hearts
Baby spinach
Red Onion
Homemade dressing made with tahini and a touch of maple syrup. Made from ground sesame seeds, tahini is similar to nut butters like peanut butter or almond butter. It is slightly thinner in texture and has a roasted, nutty taste.

ingredients for Greek inspired vegetarian lunch or dinner

The dressing thickens to peanut butter consistency before whisking in the hot water. Incorporating the water will thin to dressing. It drizzles effortlessly over the picturesque meal in a bowl. Double the dressing recipe to enjoy on grilled chicken, fish or a drizzle for roasted vegetables.

how to cook quinoa

Cooking a batch of quinoa is as easy as preparing a pot of rice. For each cup of quinoa, add 2 cups of water (or stock for extra flavor) in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover the pot and set a timer for 15 minutes. The mild flavored quinoa is ready when all the water or stock has been absorbed and it is light and fluffy in texture.

Mediterranean quinoa bowls with vegetables

are quinoa bowls easy to make?

The preparation of the Greek salad inspired meal-in-a-bowl focuses more on assembly than cooking. Let Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Maple Tahini Dressing spark your culinary creativity. Add grilled chicken, tofu or shrimp for extra protein. Swap out the quinoa and try farro or barley. Add creamy chunks of avocado, shredded kale or crisp slices of green pepper. The sky's the limit when creating a healthy meal in a bowl.

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