Kalamata olives and feta and roasted red pepper sauce: OH MY. That’s these mediterranean quinoa bowls.
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This was delicious – a great healthy weeknight meal. The red pepper sauce is totally worth the effort. Will add it into the rotation.
Melissa
This is the recipe that I’ve been eating for the last week and a half to keep myself eating something of nutritional value that actually tastes good to my mouth during this crazy End-of-December season. AND it’s the recipe that I am going to leave you with as we transition right into a lil’ break for Christmas!
For those of us who love Mediterranean flavors, the recipe/concept is salty and slightly acidic and bright and fresh, just like any good Greek-type salad bowl situation should be. FEEL THE LOVE, guys. You just sit right on back and feel the love.
This filling rainbow bowl is a mish-mash of quinoa, cucumbers or kale or spinach (fresh or sautéed – we’ve done all combinations and types of greens at our house), feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini eaten straight out of the jar because they are so salty and delicious I mean say what? 👅 Also red onion, hummus if you like, and basil or any other herbs, really.
Plus we’re adding a dollop of homemade roasted red pepper sauce which is basically EVERYTHING in my life right now.
…to the point where you could and maybe should just skip the bowl of quinoa-packed nutrition the first time around and just visit that roasted red pepper sauce with some thin and crispy rosemary crackers. Ohmygosh. Do it right now. These foods just know how to speak to us on a deep, personal level.
Sweet dedicated readers, I literally only have this one picture for today’s post. Are you a sad/mad about it? Because I am a little sad about it. Honestly – when does that EVER ever happen around here? Not often, but it is happening today because (good news) we have over 200 people that have applied for the Remote Office Manager position ‼️ but (bad news) I DON’T HAVE AN OFFICE MANAGER YET. Which means that hiring for this position is a one-girl operation that is taking quite a bit of time.
So in light of all the things that are taking all the time and those tricky “regular” meals that are landing right in the middle of holiday parties and cookie-fests, I just have one thing to say to all of us: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls. And/or Extra Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with Crackers.
Merry Christmas, food-loving friends! See you next week!
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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce! A mix of quinoa, cucumbers or kale or spinach, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini!
Ingredients
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:
- 1 16 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained (or roast your own red peppers and win the food game!)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- juice of one lemon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup almonds
For the Mediterranean Bowls (build your own bowls based on what you like)
- cooked quinoa
- spinach, kale, or cucumber
- feta cheese
- kalamata olives
- pepperoncini
- thinly sliced red onion
- hummus
- fresh basil or parsley
- olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Pulse all the ingredients for the sauce in a food processor or blender until mostly smooth. The texture should be thick and textured (see picture).
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions (I always do mine in a rice cooker while I get everything else ready). When the quinoa is done, build yourself a Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl!
- Store leftovers in separate containers and assemble each bowl just before serving, especially the greens and the sauces, as those will get soggy when stored with all the other ingredients.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace the feta cheese with white beans.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: mediterranean quinoa bowls, roasted red pepper sauce, quinoa bowls
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This recipe is part of our delicious quinoa recipes page. Check it out!
This dish is everything that delights! You have me on the roasted red pepper sauce, I’m going to make that now. I mean now!!! And with one kid with strep. One kid with pneumonia. Husband with pneumonia. And now I find out Wen Haircare makes you bald….for real. I need some spark, some happiness for the holidays. I’m going to make this dip for my Ugly Christmas Party next week (you and Bjork are totally invited!). There’s a prize for the winner. The rosemary cracker idea ~ love it! Going to serve on my new $200 artisan wood board that I’m actually giving away on my blog right now. Merry Christmas you two!
Sounds perfect! Thanks Laura!
Thanks so much for all the wonderful recipes and enthusiasm in 2015!
Good luck with the hiring process. Happy Holidays
I am going to try this for sure this week. Just bought a large container of kalamata olives yesterday. Yay!
Thanks Betsy! Enjoy with those olives! YUMMMMM
Love that sauce and all that feta in there!! So yummy. Good luck finding an office manager!
Thank you Katrina! Really excited to get someone started in this position… so hard to choose from so many awesome applicants. I’m not used to being on this side of the interview process. 🙂
This is speaking to me on a spiritual level. Especially after my coworker just brought me a big tray of homemade treats to take home with me.
Yay! sounds like perfect timing Libby!
Nut free option for sauce??
Hi, Meg! You could try sunflower seeds in the sauce, but the sauce will have a different taste and texture.
Yum! So delicious. Quinoa has been saving me lately – it’s the healthiest item I’ve eaten among all the cookies and candies and pies. Thank goodness for quinoa! Looking forward to trying it with all these amazing flavors. Olives and red peppers? Heck yes 🙂
Thanks Michelle! 🙂 Appreciate that!
The red pepper sauce was absolutely relish. Thanks for the recipe.
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, Shuba!
I love Mediterranean flavors and colorful, healthy meals. Thank for the inspiration to finally try quinoa! Cheers and Merry Christmas!
Sandra! Yes! Do it!!
What a great Bowl of flavor! I did a similar recipe but your is very healthy. I just printed the recipe for this week menu. Thank you!
I’m in love with your pictures because is simple but full of colors and send a clear message of your brand.
Thank you Carlos! Appreciate that! 🙂
Merry Christmas Lindsay, Bjork & Sage! Enjoy your time off and good luck finding the perfect office manager!! <3 Also, I'm loving this Mediterranean goodness!
Thank you Senika! 🙂 XOXO Merry Christmas to you, too!
My kind of food, regular on my menu , super perfect !
Thanks Laura! 🙂
This looks amazingly delicious!! I want to make it for dinner tonight
Thanks Jenna! 🙂 Hope you like it!
THIS looks completely spectacular!
I just posted a greek-flavored appetizer for easy pop-a-bility during the Christmas season
http://www.wordslikehoneycomb.com/creamy-feta-veggie-bites/
Coincidence? I think not. Foodie Sisters? Most definitely yes. 😉
Hope you guys create many laughs and memories during this Christmas holiday<3
Definitely yes! Thanks Brittany! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
This is beautiful! I’m excited to try it tonight. How many does the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce feed? Is the above recipe intended for one person only?
Hi, Sharon! The sauce should be enough for 1-2 people, depending on how much sauce you like in your bowl. 🙂 Enjoy!
oh wow so delicious!!
Kisses from http://poshnessary.com ❤
Thank you!
I love everything about this bowl!!! Great combo of flavors and so pretty too!! I love recipes like this!! Wishing the two of you a very Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you Deborah! You too!
Things like this are definitely what I eat when I want to shove all the bad foods in my mouth at once. THe rest of the time I just crave mediterranean food 😉
Salty, tangy, bright and crunchy…. yes yes yes! I’m right there with you.
Wow these bowls are so healthy and colorful! Just the kind of thing I’m craving right now (I’ve consumed so much butter and sugar)! 😉
This looks amazing. I’ve really been getting into Med food lately and actually just had some for lunch! I’ve pinned this, thank you x
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It’s okay that there’s only one picture because it’s so darn gorgeous!! Greek-style meals are my FAVE so this is totally speaking my language.
Ooh I love this!! I know I will be craving something like this right after Christmas. Wishing you a Merry Xmas and looking forward to more recipes soon 🙂
Yummo Lindsay, just what we need, it’s our Summer here in the Southern Hemisphere, where we are having scorching temps reaching 40C and cooking is right off the radar. Bring on the salads!
Plus I seem to have packs of Quinoa multiplying in the pantry, so I can definitely make use of your lovely recipe.
Good luck with employing your ‘Remote’ Manager.
Hope you like it! 🙂
Wow, this dish is packed full of so much goodness!
Kari
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I think I have tried almost all of your bowls and they are SO GOOD! Can’t wait to try this one! It has to be amazing 🙂
Thanks, Kim!
Yum! I’m going to omit the olives (not a huge fan of those buggers) but everything else sounds amazing. Especially that roasted red pepper sauce…Delish!
Hope you like it, Robin! 🙂
Looks super yummy, thanks for sharing
Enjoy, Mandi!
Love Mediterranean flavors!! A healthy and filling one
I feel the love! I haven’t really explored the great world of roasted red peppers and think maybe I should. This recipe looks to-die-for!
You definitely should! Enjoy, Michaell!