Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable)

A nourishing bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta—perfect for wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meals.

# 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 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Legumes

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

→ Toppings

12 - 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
13 - 0.5 cup hummus
14 - 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
15 - 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F
02 - Spread chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and halved 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 lightly caramelized.
04 - Combine rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to 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 drained chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt if desired.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, warm chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and crumbled feta cheese on top of each bowl.
07 - Garnish each bowl with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in plant-based protein and fiber for a satisfying meal.
  • Gluten-friendly and naturally vegetarian.
  • A perfect balance of roasted warmth and fresh, tangy toppings.
02 -
  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water before cooking to remove its natural bitter coating.
  • Chop the vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure they roast at the same rate.
  • Season the chickpeas lightly when warming to enhance their nutty flavor.
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