Best 2 Mediterranean Bowls Recipes

If you're looking for a healthy, flavorful, and versatile meal, look no further than Mediterranean bowls. These bowls are packed with nutritious ingredients like fresh vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains, and they're incredibly easy to customize to your liking. Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat lover, there's a Mediterranean bowl recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite Mediterranean bowl recipes, as well as tips for building your own bowl. So, get ready to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN BOWLS

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Colorful, light, fresh, and flavorful, this mediterranean bowl is what summer lunch dreams are made of.

Provided by Steph

Categories Lunch Main Course

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
2 cucumbers (chopped)
1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup hummus
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
1/2 cup feta cheese
olive oil (for topping)
balsamic vinegar (for topping)
chopped parsley (for topping)

Steps:

Cook quinoa according to package directions.
In four separate bowls, even distribute quinoa, cucumbers, chickpeas, hummus, olives, red onion and feta cheese.
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 4 serving, Calories 294 kcal, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 727 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 13 mg

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS BOWLS

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Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 cups uncooked whole-wheat Israeli couscous
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons whole buttermilk
1.5 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, grated
1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add couscous; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Add 2 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 minutes or until done. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain.
Combine yogurt and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon dill. Divide cooked couscous evenly among 4 bowls.
Arrange chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta evenly over couscous. Top each serving with about 3 tablespoons yogurt mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dill.

Tips:

Choose a variety of grains and legumes. This will give your bowls a variety of textures and flavors. Some good options include quinoa, brown rice, lentils, and chickpeas.
Roast your vegetables. Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. Simply toss your vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes.
Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a bright, vibrant flavor to Mediterranean bowls. Some good options include parsley, cilantro, mint, and basil.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to Mediterranean bowls. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients and flavors.

Conclusion:

Mediterranean bowls are a healthy, delicious, and versatile meal option. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. And with so many different ingredients to choose from, you can easily customize your bowl to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mediterranean bowls a try.