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Mediterranean Grain Bowls with Beet Hummus

For those of you who love Mediterranean flavors, this power grain bowl is everything a Mediterranean bowl should be. Fresh, flavorful, and saucy, accompanied with a citrus tang and herby hints.
Servings 5
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5-7 Chicken Thighs
  • 2 Cups Quinoa

Chicken Marinade

  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Cup White or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

  • 2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 Cucumbers
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Cup Parsley chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Roasted Veggie Mix

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Eggplant

Toppings

  • Kalamata Olives
  • Feta Cheese
  • Honey Whipped Feta
  • Beet Hummus

Instructions

  • You will want to start with the marinade. In a medium sized bowl, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt. Mix the marinade well then add 5-7 chicken thighs.
  • Once the thighs have marinaded and you’re ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 400℉. Get out a large baking sheet, cover it in tinfoil and lay the chicken spaced out on the pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165℉.
  • Cut the red bell peppers and eggplant, toss in olive oil, salt & pepper, then roast on 400° For 20 minutes or until browned.
  • While everything bakes, make the quinoa, cucumber tomato salad, and the sauces you’d like to add.
  • Add 2 cups of quinoa and 3 1/2 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the quinoa simmer another 15-20 minutes until all of the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork (essentially stir it) & mix in a teaspoon of garlic powder and salt for extra flavor.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chopped parsley, white vinegar, garlic, and salt.
  • I suggest making the Beet Hummus & Honey Whipped Feta! They definitely make this recipe next level! I put the instructions below.
  • Last but not least, assemble the bowls! Start with the quinoa, chicken, roasted veggies, & tomato cucumber salad. Top it off with beet hummus, honey whipped feta, Kalamata olives & another sprinkle of feta.

Beet Hummus

  • In a food processor or blender combine the chickpeas, beet, garlic, lemon, tahini, and salt. Blend until smooth & creamy.

Honey Whipped Feta

  • Blend feta cheese, honey, garlic, and pistachios in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Calories: 468kcal
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Quick & Easy