Mediterranean Goddess Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Goddess Bowl
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Quinoa (uncooked); • 3/4 cup Water; • 2 cups Baby Spinach; • 1 1/2 tsps Tahini; • 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil; • 1/4 tsp Oregano; • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; • 1/4 Lemon (juiced); • 1/2 Tomato (diced); • 2 tbsps Red Onion (finely diced); • 1/2 Cucumber (diced); • 1/4 cup Parsley (finely chopped); • 1/2 cup Hummus; • 1 1/2 tsps Chili Powder

4 steps

Prep:25minCook:25min

14 ingredients 25 minutes 2 servings

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:48:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories482.1 kcal (24%)

Total Fat30.3 g (43%)

Carbs43.8 g (17%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein13.5 g (27%)

Sodium357.2 mg (18%)

Fiber9.1 g (33%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

½ cupquinoa

uncooked

¾ cupWater

2 cupsbaby spinach

1.5 tspsTahini

2 tbspsExtra Virgin Olive Oil

¼ tspOregano

¼ tspBlack Pepper

0.5Tomato

0.5Cucumber

¼ cupParsley

½ cupHummus

1.5 tspsChili Powder

Instructions

Step 1

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork and set aside

Step 2

Optional Step: Place a frying pan over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Add spinach and saute just until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside. (Note: You can skip this step and add the spinach in raw if you prefer.)

Step 3

In a jar, combine tahini, olive oil, oregano, black pepper and lemon juice. Shake well to mix and set aside.

Step 4

Divide quinoa between bowls, top with sauteed spinach, tomato, red onion, cucumber and parsley. Top with a large spoonful of hummus and sprinkle the hummus with chili powder. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Enjoy!