Bowl Recipe
Make Bowl Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Protein
Dressing
Toppings
Method
Base
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Vegetables
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and roughly chop the spinach. Set all vegetables aside in a large bowl.
Protein
- 3
Dressing
- 4
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined. Pour this dressing over the vegetable and protein mixture.
Assemble
- 5
Combine and Serve
Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the large bowl with the vegetables, chickpeas, and dressing. Toss everything together until well mixed. Top the bowl with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your nutritious bowl!

