Description
The Artichoke and Lemon Grain Bowl is a delightful dish that combines wholesome grains with fresh vegetables and zesty flavors, topped with a bright lemon dressing and crumbled feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cooked Quinoa or Farro
- 1 can Artichoke Hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the grains by rinsing quinoa under cold water and cooking according to package instructions.
- Chop the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and quarter the artichoke hearts.
- Make the dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisking until blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked grains with the chopped vegetables and pour the dressing over the mixture, tossing gently.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute quinoa with brown rice, barley, bulgur, or millet.
- For added protein, consider including grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-30 minutes (depending on grain used)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
