Description
Mediterranean Quinoa Cottage Cheese Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that harmoniously blends fluffy quinoa, creamy cottage cheese, and an array of fresh vegetables. This colorful bowl bursts with Mediterranean flavors, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner. Effortless to whip up and highly customizable, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- 2. Prepare vegetables: While quinoa cooks, chop cucumber, bell pepper, and halve cherry tomatoes.
- 3. Make dressing: Whisk olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Combine: In a large mixing bowl, mix cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, cottage cheese, and drizzle with dressing; stir gently.
- 5. Serve: Dish into bowls and garnish with feta cheese or olives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg