Mediterranean Bowl with Hummus and Feta

I admit it, I have been late to the whole “bowl” thing.  I have watched others making them for a few years now and wasn’t sure what the draw was.  But then I tried this Mediterranean Bowl with hummus and Feta and I was an instant convert.  Lunch in a bowl is easy, colorful and full of wonderful complementary flavors.  It is also nourishing, packed with nutrients and is perfect if you are trying to eat a healthier, Mediterranean Diet.

What I love about this bowl is the flavor profile. The mild nuttiness of the quinoa is a solid foundation for the salty olives and feta cheese. The feta also has a slight tanginess, which goes nicely with the lemony garlic flavors in the Lebanese hummus and Greek dressing. And then, adding some crunch and slight touch of sweetness, we have fresh and delicious tomato and cucumber slices.

When serving this Mediterranean bowl with hummus and feta, I like to make a small indent in the top of the hummus with a spoon and pour in about a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.  Then, I sprinkle smoked paprika over the top for a subtle sweet and smoky flavor. This Lebanese hummus recipe is so tasty and, on top of that, it’s fairy inexpensive and easy to make.

I usually make a few cups of quinoa and a full recipe of hummus and then I can use them for this bowl and other recipes throughout the week.  Cooked quinoa and hummus last at least a week in the fridge so they are perfect for prepping ahead.

Want to create your own Mediterranean Bowl?

Here are some other recipes that would be perfect ingredients for your own Mediterranean Bowl:

Baba Ganoush

Sizzling Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Loaded Tzatziki

Tabouli

Spicy Rosemary Olives

Mediterranean Bowl with Hummus and Feta

Bill Bradley, RD

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Greek

Servings 1

Calories 555 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 oz feta cheese
• 1/2 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 6 kalamata olives
• 3/4 cup Lebanese Hummus
• 2 tbsp Traditional "Greek Restaurant" Salad Dressing

Instructions

 

• Prepare Lebanese Hummus and Greek Dressing.
• Add cooked quinoa, feta, tomato, cucumber, olives and a scoop of lebanese hummus to a bowl.
• Drizzle Greek Dressing over the bowl and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 985mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 893IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Mediterranean Bowl

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