Description
A delightful dish combining protein-packed quinoa, vibrant produce, and creamy hummus topped with crumbled feta cheese, perfect for a quick meal or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain. In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Combine in a large bowl the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chickpeas.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Serve in bowls topped with hummus, feta cheese, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the hummus and feta cheese separate until ready to serve for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg