Description
A bright and flavorful Mediterranean dish bursting with fresh vegetables, wholesome grains, and healthy olive oil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup quinoa (or couscous or farro)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all the fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the Grains: In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, cooking according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add onions first and sauté for about 2 minutes. Then, add the bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Combine and Season: Stir in tomatoes and cucumbers, cooking for just a minute. Add the cooked quinoa to the pan, along with herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Finish with Feta: Crumble feta over the top and stir gently.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while warm or let cool for serving later.
Notes
Make-ahead this dish for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg