Bol mediterráneo

Ingredientes

• 1/3 cup raw quinoa or 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can (15oz / 430g) chickpeas - drained
• 1/2 cup hummus - store bought or homemade. I’ve used red pepper hummus
• 2 oz / 50g feta cheese
• 10 kalamata olives
• 1 medium Persian cucumber
• 2/3 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1/4 lemon juiced
• Good pinch of dried oregano or mint
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, garlic powder and salt

Preparación

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa and add to a small pot with ⅔ cups of water and a pinch of salt. Simmer over medium heat with the lid off for approximately 15 minutes until most of the water is absorbed

2. 2

   Turn the heat off and place on the lid and let it stand covered for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork - more detailed quinoa recipe here

3. 3

   To make crispy roasted chickpeas, thoroughly dry them in between a kitchen towel. Add them to a bowl with the seasonings and oil and stir to coat them. (If choosing not to make roasted chickpeas, skip to step 5 and use them as is from the can)

4. 4

   Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes - shaking half way. Or oven roast at 425°F (220°C) for 18-20 minutes - stirring half wayOnce cooked, turn the air-fryer/oven off and let them rest inside for 5 minutes, which will help dry them out and become more crispy. More detailed roasted chickpeas recipe

5. 5

   Make the salad by chopping the cucumber and tomatoes into bite sized pieces and finely dicing the red onion. Add to a bowl with the dressing and stir to combine

6. 6

   If making homemade hummus, check out my red pepper hummus or my classic hummus recipe or use store-bought

7. 7

   Assemble by adding these to each bowl neatly in their own sections: ½ cup quinoa, ⅓ cup chickpeas, ¼ cup hummus, salad, feta cheese and olives. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and enjoy your delicious fresh Mediterranean Bowl!