Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable)

A nourishing bowl featuring quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta—a delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavors.

# 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 ounces) 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Spread zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, 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 - Warm chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning lightly with salt if desired.
06 - Divide quinoa among 4 serving bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese on top of each portion.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all morning on it.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for meal prep Sundays or unexpected dinner guests.
  • The flavors are bold enough to feel special yet familiar enough that even skeptical eaters find something they love.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa—that bitter coating is real and noticeable, and three minutes under cold water eliminates the whole problem.
  • Roasting vegetables at high heat until they're slightly caramelized makes them taste exponentially better than steaming or boiling ever could, and this technique changed my entire approach to vegetable cooking.
  • The ratio of toppings to base matters—if you go too heavy on feta and olives, it becomes salty and overwhelming rather than balanced and bright.
03 -
  • Make the components separately and store them in individual containers for meal prep—this way you can assemble fresh bowls all week without anything getting soggy or tired.
  • Don't dress the vegetables or quinoa with any vinaigrette before assembling; the fresh lemon squeeze at the end is all you need and it keeps everything from becoming heavy or overdressed.
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