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Fresh Greek Quinoa Bowl Recipe with Easy Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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A fresh and vibrant Greek quinoa bowl featuring fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, briny olives, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • For the tzatziki sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water for about 30 seconds using a fine mesh strainer to remove bitterness.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. While quinoa cooks, grate 1/2 cup cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture.
  5. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Dice the medium cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, slice olives, finely chop red onion, and roughly chop parsley and dill.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, parsley, and dill. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss gently.
  8. Divide quinoa mixture into bowls. Top each with a dollop of tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using.
  9. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Rinsing quinoa is essential to remove bitterness. Let quinoa rest after cooking to keep it fluffy. Drain grated cucumber well to prevent watery tzatziki. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Adjust garlic in tzatziki to taste. Serve tzatziki fresh and add just before eating to keep it creamy.

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Keywords: Greek quinoa bowl, tzatziki sauce, healthy bowl, Mediterranean recipe, quinoa salad, easy lunch, gluten-free, vegetarian

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