Vibrant Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

The Vibrant Mediterranean Buddha Bowl is a colorful and flavorful dish that's perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. It's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it's easy to customize to your liking. Simply start with a base of cooked quinoa, then add your favorite Mediterranean-inspired toppings. We love roasted chickpeas, sliced bell pepper, chopped cucumber, grated carrots, chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley. Drizzle with a simple vinaigrette or your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dressing, and you're good to go!

The Buddha bowl is a relatively new dish, but it's quickly become a popular favorite. It's thought to have originated in the United States in the early 2000s, and it's said to have been inspired by the traditional Japanese rice bowl dish known as donburi. Buddha bowls are typically vegetarian or vegan, and they're often served with a variety of toppings, such as vegetables, legumes, grains, and tofu. The Vibrant Mediterranean Buddha Bowl is our take on this popular dish. We've combined some of our favorite Mediterranean flavors and ingredients to create a dish that's both healthy and delicious. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a light and refreshing lunch. We love the Vibrant Mediterranean Buddha Bowl because it's so versatile. You can customize it to your liking, and it's always delicious. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and grains. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give the Vibrant Mediterranean Buddha Bowl a try. You won't be disappointed!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas
• 1/2 cup sliced bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
2. Drizzle with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dressing.
3. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Garnish with a lemon wedge, if desired.

Why It Works

• The combination of quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
• The Mediterranean-inspired flavors are bright and flavorful, and they complement the fresh vegetables well.
• The dish is easy to customize to your liking, so you can make it as simple or as complex as you want.