Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl
Indulge in a vibrant and nutritious Healthy Grilled Mediterranean Bowl that’s perfect for busy weeknights and impressing guests alike. This colorful dish combines grilled vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and fluffy quinoa, creating a meal that’s both hearty and refreshing. With its quick prep time and customizable nature, this bowl is designed to suit every palate. Enjoy it warm or chilled, making it an ideal choice for meal prep throughout the week. Packed with Mediterranean flavors and fresh ingredients, this bowl brings comfort and nourishment to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water and salt; bring to boil. Cover and simmer on low for about 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, remaining salt, oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Grill vegetables for about 5–7 minutes per side until tender with grill marks.
- Combine grilled vegetables with cooked quinoa and chickpeas in a bowl. Stir in parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg