Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Print Version)

Vibrant bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, yogurt, and feta cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Legumes

11 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings

12 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
13 - 1/2 cup hummus
14 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
15 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 425°F
02 - Spread zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
04 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Heat chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt if desired.
06 - Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese on top of each bowl.
07 - Garnish each bowl with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, so weeknight dinners stop feeling like a chore.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble fresh whenever hunger strikes, making it perfect for meal prepping without the boredom.
02 -
  • Roasting vegetables ahead of time is a game changer—you can keep them in the fridge for days and assemble fresh bowls whenever you're hungry.
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa or it will taste slightly bitter, and don't skip letting it steam after cooking or it comes out too wet and dense.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for more than four people, roast vegetables in two batches rather than crowding the sheet pan—they'll brown better with room to breathe.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the entire bowl at the end brightens everything and makes you wonder why you don't do this more often.
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