Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups (475ml) water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/2 cup (125g) smooth hummus
- 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove (3g) garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) warm water
- 1 cup (150g) English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds.
- Combine rinsed quinoa, water/broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa looks translucent.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl or jar, add the hummus, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in warm water one tablespoon at a time until the dressing is pourable but still clings to the spoon.
- Assemble the bowls by layering the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley, then drizzle with the lemony hummus dressing.