A Greek-Inspired Lunch Recipe – Orektiko


Mediterranean Delight: A Greek-Inspired Lunch‍ Recipe

What ingredients are ⁤used in the Greek-inspired Mediterranean Delight lunch recipe?

Introduction

Greek⁤ cuisine is known for its healthy and delicious ingredients, such ⁢as olive oil, vegetables, legumes, and fresh seafood. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a perfect lunch⁣ option for those who love flavorful and colorful dishes. It’s easy to prepare and can be⁣ customized to your taste preferences.

Greek-inspired⁢ lunch recipe

  1. Preparation time: 10 minutes
  2. Cooking time: 20​ minutes
  3. Servings: 4

Ingredients

AmountIngredient
1 cupuncooked quinoa
2 cupswater
1 canchickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 mediumred bell pepper,⁢ diced
1 mediumyellow bell pepper, diced
1 mediumred​ onion, diced
1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 ⁣cupKalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cupfeta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cupfresh‌ parsley, chopped
1/4 ‍cupfresh‌ lemon juice
1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tspground cumin
1/2 tspsmoked paprika
1/2 tspcrushed‌ red pepper flakes
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa well and ‍put it in⁢ a‌ medium saucepan with the water. Bring to a⁢ boil, reduce heat to‍ low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 ‌minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork ⁣and let⁤ cool.
  2. In ‍a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, bell ⁤peppers, onion, tomatoes, olives, and feta‌ cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, ⁢whisk together the‍ lemon juice, olive​ oil, cumin,⁤ paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to‌ coat evenly. Top‌ with chopped parsley.
  5. Refrigerate for at⁤ least​ 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Credits: Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash



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