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Winter Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Cozy Winter Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl for Ultimate Comfort

Warm up with my Winter Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, a hearty vegetarian delight loaded with nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup tri-color quinoa rinsed before cooking
  • 2 cups vegetable broth can substitute with water
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 leaf bay leaf remove before serving
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste none black pepper
For the Crispy Chickpeas
  • 1 can canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • to taste none cayenne pepper
For the Tahini-Pomegranate Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses can substitute with honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice preferably fresh
  • 2-4 tablespoons warm water to adjust consistency
For Topping
  • to taste none pomegranate seeds
  • to taste none feta cheese omit for vegan version
  • to taste none fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts can substitute with other nuts
  • to taste none mixed greens (arugula or spinach)

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • large baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • dry skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, salt, and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork after removing bay leaf.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss butternut squash, red onion, and red bell pepper with olive oil, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Mix drained chickpeas with olive oil, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add them to the baking sheet during the last 15 minutes of roasting.
  4. Whisk tahini, pomegranate molasses, garlic, lemon juice, and warm water in a bowl until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Assemble bowls with quinoa, mixed greens, roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, feta cheese, parsley, and pine nuts. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store components separately for meal prep, and customize vegetables to your liking.

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