Description
This Mediterranean Hummus Bowl is a wholesome and flavorful dish featuring creamy homemade hummus served with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and olives. It’s a satisfying and nutritious meal that’s perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Hummus
- 15 ounce can chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1–2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 ice cubes
For Assembly
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted
- Chopped parsley for serving
- Extra virgin olive oil for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Hummus: Drain and blend chickpeas until powdery. Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spread hummus on a plate, then arrange cooked quinoa, spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, olives, and parsley on top.
Notes
- Make ahead: The hummus and cooked quinoa can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and stored covered in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 878mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 14g
