Description
A vibrant, wholesome bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, creamy hummus, and tangy feta, all topped with a smoky roasted red pepper sauce. Perfect for meal prep, light dinners, or a refreshing lunch inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:
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1 (16 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained
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1 garlic clove
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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Juice of 1 lemon
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½ cup olive oil
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½ cup almonds
For the Mediterranean Bowls:
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1 cup dry quinoa or couscous (yields ~3 cups cooked)
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Spinach, kale, or sliced cucumber
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Crumbled feta cheese
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Kalamata olives
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Pepperoncini
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Thinly sliced red onion
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Hummus
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Chopped fresh basil or parsley
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Extra olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
Instructions
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Make the Sauce: Blend roasted red peppers, garlic, salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and almonds until smooth but slightly textured. Set aside.
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Cook Grains: Prepare quinoa or couscous per package instructions. Fluff and season with a little olive oil and salt.
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Assemble Bowls: Add cooked grains to bowl. Top with greens, feta, olives, pepperoncini, red onion, and a scoop of hummus.
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Finish: Drizzle with red pepper sauce. Garnish with basil or parsley. Add more olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Notes
Prepare quinoa and sauce ahead to save time.
Swap in any greens or grains you like.
Add protein like grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu.
Store ingredients separately for freshness up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean