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Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl with fresh ingredients and vibrant colors

Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl

A vibrant and flavorful bowl filled with grilled vegetables, quinoa, and chickpeas, perfect for a light, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinse under cold water before cooking.
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt Divided for quinoa cooking.
For the Grilled Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Good quality olive oil recommended.
  • 1 large zucchini Sliced.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Chopped.
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper Chopped.
  • 1 small red onion Sliced.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large lemon Juiced.
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Optional.

Method
 

Cooking the Quinoa
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the quinoa, 2 cups of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
  4. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
  5. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Grilling the Vegetables
  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
  4. Remove from the grill and set aside.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In the same bowl you used for the vegetables, combine the grilled vegetables with the chickpeas and cooked quinoa.
  2. Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
  3. If desired, sprinkle the top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

You can prep the vegetables ahead of time. Toss with lemon and parsley right before serving to retain freshness.