Recipe: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl - Nutritious, crunchy, and creamy

Recipe: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl - Nutritious, crunchy, and creamy

Light, fresh, and full of flavour, this Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl is a nourishing meal that’s quick to make and perfect for meal prep. With fluffy quinoa, crunchy veggies, creamy hummus, and vibrant colors, it’s a bowl that’s as satisfying as it is beautiful.


🌱 Ingredients (2 servings)

For the quinoa:

1 cup Sevenhills Wholeofood Royal Quinoa

2 cups water or vegetable broth

½ tsp salt

For the toppings:

1 cup cherry tomatoes (mixed red and yellow), halved

½ cucumber, sliced

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup fresh spinach or arugula

2 heaping tbsp hummus

Optional add-ons:

Olive oil drizzle

Fresh lemon juice

Crumbled feta cheese

Olives or roasted chickpeas for crunch


🍴 Instructions

1. Cook the Quinoa

Rinse quinoa under cold water.

In a saucepan, bring water (or broth) to a boil. Add quinoa and salt, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until fluffy. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

 

2. Prep the Veggies

While quinoa cooks, slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.

 

3. Assemble the Bowl

In a shallow bowl, start with a generous scoop of quinoa.

Arrange spinach (or arugula), cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion around the quinoa.

Add a dollop of hummus.

 

4. Finish & Serve

Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Top with feta, olives, or roasted chickpeas if desired.


🌟 Tips & Variations

Add grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu for extra protein.

Prep extra quinoa and toppings ahead of time for an easy grab-and-go lunch.


This Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl is a great source of protein, fiber, and flavour — perfect for busy weekdays, meal prep, or a light dinner.