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Sun-Kissed Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Bowl with Feta & Lemon-Herb Dressing
Imagine tender roasted zucchini and peppers with caramelized edges, earthy chickpeas, and fluffy quinoa all bathed in a zingy lemon-herb dressing that perfumes the kitchen with garlic and fresh parsley. Creamy crumbles of feta melt slightly into the warm vegetables, while torn mint leaves lift every forkful with cool, garden-fresh brightness. This is the kind of nourishing, deeply satisfying bowl you'll want to make on a lazy Sunday and crave all week long. #mediterranean #chickpeas #vegetarian #glutenfree #healthybowl #lunchrecipe
55 min total
(Prep: 20 | Cook: 35)
4 servings
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5 recipes
Quinoa, uncooked
1.5 cup
Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat
2.0 10205
ZUCCHINI SQUASH, ZUCCHINI
300.0 grammar
Peppers, bell, red, raw
300.0 grammar
Onions, red, raw
150.0 grammar
Tomatoes, grape, raw
250.0 grammar
FETA CRUMBLES
150.0 grammar
Oil, olive, salad or cooking
3.0 tablespoon
Lemon juice, raw
2.0 wedge yields
Garlic, raw
2.0 clove
Parsley, fresh
0.25 cup chopped
FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE, MOZZARELLA
20.0 grammar
Salt, table
2.0 dash
Spices, pepper, black
0.5 tbsp, ground
Parsley, fresh
1.5 tbsp
Energy
2279.2 kilocalorie
Protein
115.0 grammar
Mufa 14:1
0.0 grammar
Mufa 15:1
0.0 grammar
Mufa 16:1
0.5 grammar
Mufa 17:1
0.1 grammar
Mufa 20:1
0.4 grammar
Mufa 22:1 C
0.0 grammar
Mufa 24:1 C
0.0 grammar
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)
35.2 grammar
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.1 grammar
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)
0.0 grammar
Pufa 18:3 N-6 C,c,c
0.0 grammar
Pufa 18:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:2 N-6 C,c
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:3 N-3
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:3 N-6
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 21:5
0.0 grammar
Pufa 22:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 22:5 N-3 (dpa)
0.0 grammar
Palmitic Acid (C16:0)
7.1 grammar
Sfa 10:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 12:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 13:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 14:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 15:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 17:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 20:0
0.2 grammar
Sfa 22:0
0.1 grammar
Sfa 24:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 4:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 6:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 8:0
0.0 grammar
Stearic Acid (C18:0)
1.1 grammar
Tfa 16:1 T
0.0 grammar
Tfa 18:2 T Not Further Defined
0.0 grammar
Tfa 22:1 T
0.0 grammar
Dietary Fiber
61.6 grammar
Starch
133.1 grammar
Lactose
0.0 grammar
Maltose
0.0 grammar
Sucrose
2.6 grammar
Fructose
2.8 grammar
Galactose
0.0 grammar
Glucose
3.6 grammar
Carotene, Alpha
0.4 microgram
Carotene, Beta
1130.9 microgram
Choline
322.4 milligram
Folate (Vitamin B9)
2085.3 microgram
Retinol
0.0 microgram
Vitamin A
2967.6 microgram
Vitamin B-12
0.0 microgram
Vitamin B-12, Added
0.0 microgram
Vitamin B-6
5.0 milligram
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
1.3 milligram
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.4 milligram
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
8.0 milligram
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.2 milligram
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
1.3 microgram
Vitamin C
472.8 milligram
Vitamin D
0.0 microgram
Vitamin E
13.4 milligram
Vitamin K
385.7 microgram
Calcium, Ca
1067.5 milligram
Copper, Cu
2.7 milligram
Iron, Fe
23.6 milligram
Magnesium, Mg
732.9 milligram
Manganese, Mn
6.3 milligram
Phosphorus, P
1813.0 milligram
Potassium, K
4211.4 milligram
Selenium, Se
35.4 microgram
Sodium, Na
3011.0 milligram
Zinc, Zn
13.2 milligram
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Omega-3)
3.1 grammar
Alcohol, Ethyl
0.0 grammar
Arginine
2.9 grammar
Ash
9.4 grammar
Aspartic Acid
3.0 grammar
Betaine
1606.8 milligram
Caffeine
0.0 milligram
Cholesterol
41.2 milligram
Cryptoxanthin, Beta
3.9 microgram
Cystine
0.5 grammar
Fluoride, F
1.2 microgram
Folic Acid
0.0 microgram
Glutamic Acid
4.9 grammar
Glycine
1.8 grammar
Histidine
1.1 grammar
Hydroxyproline
0.0 grammar
Iodine, I
0.0 microgram
Isoleucine
1.3 grammar
Leucine
2.2 grammar
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
1585.0 microgram
Lycopene
0.7 microgram
Lysine
2.0 grammar
Methionine
0.8 grammar
Nitrogen
0.4 grammar
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)
0.0 grammar
Phytosterols
93.7 milligram
Proline
2.1 grammar
Serine
1.5 grammar
Sugars, Added
0.0 grammar
Theobromine
0.0 milligram
Threonine
1.1 grammar
Tocopherol, Beta
0.2 milligram
Tocopherol, Delta
0.9 milligram
Tocopherol, Gamma
12.3 milligram
Tocotrienol, Alpha
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Beta
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Delta
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Gamma
0.0 milligram
Tryptophan
0.4 grammar
Tyrosine
0.7 grammar
Valine
1.6 grammar
Water
705.9 grammar
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water to remove its bitter saponin coating, then combine it with 3 cups of water or vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until every drop of liquid is absorbed and the grains have unfurled their tiny spiral tails — a sure sign they're perfectly cooked. Fluff gently with a fork and set aside, lid slightly ajar to let steam escape.
1
While the quinoa cooks, prepare your vegetables. Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch half-moons, dice the red bell pepper into generous 1-inch chunks, and cut the red onion into sturdy wedges. Spread the zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a single, uncrowded layer across a large baking sheet — giving them room is what separates beautifully caramelized edges from soggy steamed vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, then toss until every piece glistens.
2
Slide the baking sheet into the hot oven and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning the vegetables once halfway through, until the zucchini is golden and yielding when pierced with a fork, the peppers are blistered and slightly charred at their edges, and the onion wedges have softened into sweet, jammy caramel. Your kitchen should smell warmly fragrant with herbs and roasted sweetness — that's your cue they're ready.
3
While the vegetables roast, whisk together the lemon-herb dressing: combine 3 tablespoons of good olive oil, the freshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons, 2 finely minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until the dressing is emulsified, bright, and fragrant. Taste it — it should be boldly lemony with a grassy herb note, so adjust with a touch more lemon or oil until the balance feels just right.
4
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then warm them in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and fragrant. They should be plump, tender, and completely intact — not mushy. A light rinse before heating reduces excess sodium and lets the lemon dressing season them cleanly.
5
To assemble, divide the warm fluffy quinoa among four wide bowls as your base. Arrange a generous portion of the roasted vegetables and halved cherry tomatoes over each, then nestle in the warm chickpeas. Drizzle everything lavishly with the lemon-herb dressing so it soaks into the grains. Scatter crumbled feta across the top — it will soften slightly against the heat of the vegetables — and finish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately while the aromatics are at their most vibrant.
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