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zesty quinoa & herb bowl

zesty quinoa & herb bowl

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Whisk the dressing first — lemon, oil, salt, and garlic — and let it sit five minutes before adding. The garlic mellows and the emulsion stabilizes. Toss the bowl in one direction, then the other. That's how you coat every grain.

Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
320
Carbs
48g
Protein
10g
Fat
12g

Flavor Profile

🌿 Fresh and herbaceous from parsley and mint
🍋 Bright and citrusy from the lemon dressing
🍅 Juicy and sweet from the cherry tomatoes
🥒 Crisp and refreshing from the cucumber

Ingredients

🍚 1 cup cooked quinoa
🌿 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
🌿 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
🌿 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
🍅 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🥒 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🫒 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

01

Combine cooked quinoa, parsley, mint, chives, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber in a large bowl.

02

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over quinoa and toss to combine.

03

Let sit 5 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

🧬 Food Science

Quinoa is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, making it an excellent plant-based protein source. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint add antioxidants and digestive benefits, making this bowl both refreshing and nutrient-dense.

Pair It

🥂 Cucumber mint sparkling water or a light iced green tea pairs beautifully with the citrus notes.
🍽️ Serve alongside hummus and fresh vegetable sticks for a complete Mediterranean spread.