Mediterranean Nourish Bowls
Fuel your day with fresh, vibrant, and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowls that are as delicious as they are nutritious.
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 410kcal
Cost $12–$15
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or couscous, bulgur, farro
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- ½ cup hummus
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until crispy.
- Cook your grains: Prepare quinoa (or your grain of choice) according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly.
- Make the lemon dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prep the veggies: Slice tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide cooked grains among 4 bowls. Arrange chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and a scoop of hummus on top. Drizzle with lemon dressing and sprinkle feta and parsley if using.
- Serve and enjoy: These bowls can be eaten warm or chilled. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Notes
- Use a variety of textures – Combine crispy chickpeas, creamy hummus, and fresh veggies for the best bite.
- Prep ingredients ahead – Cook grains, roast chickpeas, and chop veggies in advance for fast assembly.
- Dress just before serving – To keep ingredients fresh and crunchy, add the dressing right before eating.
- Double the batch – Make extra grains and chickpeas so you can enjoy nourish bowls throughout the week.