Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl
If you’re craving a bright and flavorful dish that encapsulates the essence of the Mediterranean, this Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl is your answer. Bursting with an array of vibrant grilled vegetables, protein-packed quinoa, and optional creamy feta, this meal is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it allows everyone to customize their bowl to their liking. Easy to prepare and nutrient-rich, it’s destined to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 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
- Optional: ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear; combine with water and half a teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until cooked (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes in olive oil along with remaining salt and seasonings.
- Grill vegetables for 5-7 minutes on each side until tender and charred.
- In a bowl, combine grilled veggies with chickpeas and quinoa; stir in parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve warm or chilled; top with feta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg