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Fresh 5-Ingredient Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls Easy Healthy Recipe

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A quick, wholesome, and tasty Mediterranean quinoa bowl featuring fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon tahini drizzle. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, ready in under 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley or mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water until water runs clear to remove bitterness.
  2. Combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. While quinoa cooks, dice 1 medium cucumber and halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons tahini, juice of 1 large lemon, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time if needed to reach a drizzle-able consistency.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, and halved tomatoes.
  7. Drizzle about half the lemon tahini sauce over the mix and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Portion the quinoa bowl onto plates or bowls, drizzle remaining tahini sauce on top, and finish with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  9. Optional: Toss in chopped parsley or mint before serving.

Notes

Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness. Let quinoa rest covered after cooking to keep it fluffy. Adjust lemon tahini drizzle consistency with water as needed. Toss only half the drizzle initially to avoid sogginess and add remaining drizzle before serving. Optional fresh herbs add brightness but are not necessary.

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