Ingredients: cup Quinoa, cup Mixed vegetables - blanched, Tomatoes - chopped, to 4 Spring Onion Greens - chopped, Herbs - Handful of chopped herbs (parsley, tablespoon Lemon juice, teaspoons Black pepper powder, Black olives - sliced/chopped, - to taste, Red Bell pepper (Capsicum), to 12 Badam (Almond) - or walnuts, tablespoon Lemon juice, teaspoon Pomegranate molasses - optional, - to taste, teaspoon Paprika powder, tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, High Protein Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Mediterranean Quinoa bowl first, chargrill the peppers directly on a flame till they are evenly roasted.Cool and peel off the black skin. Remove seeds and chop the peppersBlend the peppers with the other ingredients under ‘red bell pepper sauce’ in a blender and keep it aside.Cook Quinoa according to the package instructions. Once done, cool it down.In a large mixing bowl, add the Quinoa, vegetables, tomatoes, onions, herbs, lime juice, olives, salt and black pepper. Mix and put in individual bowls topped with the red bell pepper sauce. Chill for 30 minutes (optional) and serve.Serve this healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl on its own for a light meal or as a salad with Homemade Hummus and Pita Bread for your dinner.