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Herby feta quinoa bowl

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Prep and cooking time: 30 mins

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • High-protein

Ingredients

Serves: 4

  • 100g uncooked quinoa
  • 2 large handfuls rocket
  • 2 large handfuls spinach
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 150g cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 200g feta cheese
  • 2 large handfuls fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, finely diced or minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Method

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa and add to a saucepan with 300ml water.

Step 2

Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid.

Step 3

Cook for 12mins, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Then fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Mix together the cooled quinoa, rocket, spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and chickpeas in a large bowl.

Step 5

Whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Step 6

Pour the dressing into the salad and crumble in the feta.

Step 7

Season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.

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