This Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl makes a healthy lunch or light dinner. It's packed full of protein-rich quinoa, Greek salad veggies, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.
½cupcucumber,seeded, finely diced and well drained
¾cupplain Greek yogurt,very firm
1tablespoonlemon juice,freshly squeezed
2teaspoonfresh dill,finely chopped
1small clovegarlic,minced
¼teaspooneach sea salt and black pepper
1teaspoonolive oil, for drizzling on top before serving
Instructions
Quinoa Bowl
Arrange all bowl ingredients in a shallow bowl, either separately, or mixed together. Add avocado slices immediately before serving to prevent browning. Top with tzatziki sauce.
Tzatziki Sauce
Peel the cucumber and remove the seeds with a spoon. Finely dice the cucumber. Sprinkle with a pinch or two of salt and let stand in a strainer to allow the water to drain off. Alternatively, pat dry with paper towel or a clean cloth to remove as much moisture as you can so that the sauce isn't watery.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
Add the finely diced and thoroughly-drained cucumber and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill, if desired. Drizzle with a little olive oil just before serving, if you'd like.
Notes
Double this recipe and have your lunches ready for a few days! Either assemble in glass storage containers or layer in Mason jars. Start with the quinoa on the bottom, then layer the veggies (or just mix them all together) as you add to the jar. Again, add the avocado and tzatziki when you're ready to eat.If you wish to double (or halve) the recipe amounts, click on the number beside the Servings in the recipe card below, then use the little slider that appears to change the ingredient amounts.