Vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Grain Bowl with Lemon Tahini
Nutrient-packed fluffy tri-color quinoa layered with crisp Persian cucumbers, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and velvety lemon tahini drizzle.
Why This Recipe Works
Rinsing quinoa removes saponin, a natural bitter outer coating. Ice water is the magic trick that emulsifies tahini into an airy, pourable dressing.
Vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Grain Bowl with Lemon Tahini
Ingredients
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Grain Base & Vegetables
Velvety Lemon Tahini Dressing
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa germs spiral out.
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Remove quinoa from heat, leave covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature.
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Whisk tahini, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt in a bowl. Slowly stream in ice water while whisking vigorously until the sauce transforms into a pale, creamy dressing.
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Divide fluffy quinoa into 4 wide bowls. Arrange chickpeas, diced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and kalamata olives neatly on top. Drizzle generously with lemon tahini dressing and fresh parsley.
📦 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Store quinoa and chopped vegetables in meal prep glass containers for up to 5 days. Keep the dressing in a separate small jar and drizzle right before serving.
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Made this tonight for my family and it was an absolute hit! The scaling feature made it so easy to cook for 6 people instead of 4. Bookmarking this immediately!
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