Mediterranean Buddha Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with quinoa, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, olives, hummus, and feta.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped
04 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Legumes

11 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Toppings

12 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
13 - 1/2 cup hummus
14 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
15 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F.
02 - Spread zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Heat chickpeas in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, lightly seasoning with salt if desired.
06 - Divide cooked quinoa among 4 serving bowls. Arrange roasted vegetables, warm chickpeas, olives, hummus, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese on top of each bowl.
07 - Garnish each bowl with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes better after sitting for a bit, so meal prep doesn't feel like a sacrifice.
  • Every component can be made ahead or customized based on what's in your fridge, zero judgment.
  • You get that satisfying mix of creamy, crunchy, tangy, and warm all in one bowl—it feels fancy but requires almost no skill.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa unless you enjoy a slightly bitter, soapy taste that will make you question your life choices.
  • Temperature matters with roasted vegetables—if your oven runs cool, add 5 minutes rather than increasing heat, which burns edges before centers soften.
03 -
  • Make your roasted vegetables extra flavorful by not crowding the pan—give them space so they actually caramelize instead of releasing steam and staying pale.
  • If you're prepping for the week, keep your toppings separate from the warm components so feta doesn't weep and everything stays appetizing by Wednesday.
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