AI-Generated Mediterranean Bowl
Healthy
4.8 (67 reviews)

AI-Generated Mediterranean Bowl

A nutritious bowl packed with fresh vegetables, quinoa, and a tangy tahini dressing that's both satisfying and heart-healthy. This recipe combines the best of Mediterranean flavors with modern nutritional science.

Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
420 per serving
Difficulty
Easy
MediterraneanVegetarianGluten-FreeHigh ProteinHigh Fiber

Ingredients

1 cup quinoarinsed and drained
2 cups vegetable broth
1 large cucumberdiced
2 medium tomatoeschopped
1/2 cup red onionfinely diced
1/4 cup kalamata olivespitted and halved
1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
2 tbsp fresh mintchopped
1/4 cup feta cheesecrumbled
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp lemon juicefreshly squeezed
1 clove garlicminced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepperto taste

Cooking Instructions

1

Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.

5 mins
Tip: Rinsing quinoa removes the bitter coating called saponin
2

Add quinoa to boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

15 mins
Tip: Don't lift the lid during cooking to maintain steam
3

Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool completely.

10 mins
4

While quinoa cools, prepare the tahini dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl.

3 mins
Tip: Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time if dressing is too thick
5

In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.

5 mins
6

Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2 mins
7

Divide among serving bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

2 mins
Tip: For best flavor, let the salad rest for 30 minutes before serving