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Mediterranean-Mex Grilled Veggies & Quinoa Bowl

Name: Mediterranean-Mex Grilled Veggies & Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: quinoa, 1 cup cooked; bell peppers, 2 sliced; zucchini, 1 medium sliced; red onion, 1 medium sliced; cherry tomatoes, 200g; ripe avocado, 1 diced; feta cheese, 100g diced; coriander, a handful chopped; lime, from 2 limes juiced; olive oil, 2 tablespoon; chili powder, 1 teaspoon; salt and white pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: July 18, 2024

Today, we're fusing classical Mediterranean flavors with the vibrant richness of Mexican cuisine. Albeit an unusual combo, this recipe brings together the best of both worlds in a delightful yet healthy dish. We're keeping everything light and savory with the use of fresh seasonal vegetables, ensuring a meal that aligns with a Mediterranean diet.

Ingredients (for 2)

Quinoa - 1 cup - cooked
Bell peppers - 2 - sliced
Zucchini - 1 medium - sliced
Red onion - 1 medium - sliced
Cherry tomatoes - 200g
Ripe avocado - 1 - diced
Feta cheese - 100g - diced
Coriander - a handful - chopped
Lime - from 2 limes - juiced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoon
Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt and white pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🫑🍅

Grill the bell peppers, zucchini, red onions and cherry tomatoes until charred and tender.
Step 2 - 🍚🌶️🧂

Mix the cooked quinoa with chili powder, salt, white pepper, and juice from one of the limes.
Step 3 - 🥑🧀🍋

In a different bowl, combine the diced avocado, feta cheese, and the juice from the remaining lime.
Step 4 - 🥣🍽️🔝

Start with the spiced quinoa, add the grilled vegetables, and then the avocado and feta mixture.
Step 5 - 🌿😋🎉

Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve your beautiful, nutritious bowl.

Additional

You can easily make this dish vegan by substituting the feta cheese with a vegan option, or simply leaving it out. Feel free to get creative with your veggies based on what's fresh at your local market. Kids can help with washing and prepping the veggies or assembling the bowls.