Vegan Greek Quinoa Power Bowl
The Vegan Greek Quinoa Power Bowl combines fluffy quinoa with crispy herb-roasted chickpeas, fresh Mediterranean vegetables, and creamy avocado. Topped with kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts, and a house-made tahini-dill dressing, this nutritious bowl delivers authentic Greek flavors in a vibrant plant-based format that's perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine greek, vegan
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal
Medium pot with lid
Fine-mesh strainer
Mixing bowls
Cutting board
Chef's knife
Quinoa Base
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Protein Component
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Components
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts quartered
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1/2 cup roasted pine nuts
- 1 avocado sliced
Vegan Tahini-Dill Dressing
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup water or more for desired consistency
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cook Quinoa
Rinse quinoa until water runs clear
Combine with broth in pot
Bring to boil, reduce to simmer
Cook covered 15-20 minutes
Let rest 5 minutes, fluff with fork
Prepare Chickpeas
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Toss chickpeas with oil and seasonings
Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy
Stir halfway through
Assemble Bowls
Layer quinoa base
Add spinach
Arrange vegetables, olives, artichokes
Add roasted chickpeas
Top with pine nuts and avocado
Drizzle with tahini dressing
- For extra protein: Add marinated tempeh
- Meal prep: Store dressing separately
- Storage: Keeps 4 days refrigerated
- Add nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor
- Make it gluten-free: Verify broth is gluten-free