What are the traditional ingredients in a Greek lunch recipe?
If you’re looking to transport your taste buds to the beautiful Mediterranean country of Greece, then this recipe is for you! This delicious Greek lunch is the perfect balance of nutritious and flavorful.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Feta cheese (optional)
Directions:
- Rinse quinoa in cold water and add it to a pot with 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let quinoa simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a separate bowl, mix together diced red onion, cucumber, and tomato.
- Add the chickpeas to the bowl and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables and chickpeas, and stir well.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and mix well to combine.
- Garnish with feta cheese if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Greek lunch!
