Colorful grain bowl with quinoa, broccoli, peas, feta, and fresh herbs in a light dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup (180 g) quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups (480 ml) water or vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 cups (200 g) broccoli florets
04 - 1 cup (140 g) frozen or fresh green peas
05 - 1 cup (100 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 small red onion, finely sliced
→ Cheese & Garnish
07 - 3 oz (85 g) feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - Steam or blanch broccoli florets for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
03 - If using frozen peas, place them in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain. If using fresh peas, blanch for 1 minute and drain.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, broccoli, peas, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour dressing over mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
06 - Divide the grain mixture among serving bowls. Top each with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
