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Herby feta quinoa bowl

Prep and cooking time: 30mins

Complex carb portions, per serving: 1.25

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

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

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

  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.

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

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

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

  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.