Garlic-Herb Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

A protein-packed grain bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, perfect for meal prep.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, rinsed quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, fresh, chopped dill
• 2 tbsp, fresh, chopped parsley
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, toss halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and tender.
3. Step 3: Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Add roasted tomatoes, minced garlic, dill, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Step 5: Divide into bowls, top with crumbled feta cheese, and serve warm or at room temperature.