Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Easy Mediterranean Lunch Bowls

Serves 4
(Found on glowinglywell.com)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quinoa (browned in pan and cooked in advance in chicken broth)
1-2 cups vegetable broth or water (varies based on cooking method)
1 ⅓ (15.5 ounce) cans Great Northern beans (or other white beans), drained and rinsed (2 cups)
12 kalamata olives
8 ounces hummus, store bought or homemade
4 ounces arugula/spinach or spring greens
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber, partially peeled and diced (I leave some green)
½ medium to large red onion, diced (about ½ cup)
1 lemon, quartered
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prepare quinoa per package instructions with vegetable broth or water. For stovetop and Instant Pot directions, see notes. Let quinoa cool some before adding into bowls.
  2. Assemble ingredients evenly into four 4 cup containers. Per bowl add: 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup beans, 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, handful of arugula, 2 tablespoons red onion, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup hummus, one slice of lemon, drizzle 1 tsp olive oil on top, and add freshly ground pepper.
  3. Cover and store in fridge for up to 5 days.