Compared to all other grains, quinoa has the highest protein content and even has more calcium than milk! Quinoa also has a higher fat content than any other grain and is a good source of iron, phosphorus, B vitamins and vitamin E. Enjoy this anti-inflammatory quick and easy bowl using quinoa.

Pro tip: Rinse the quinoa before you cook it! Rinsing it prior to cooking helps get rid of that bitter flavor.

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

1 cup dried quinoa

1 can garbanzo beans

1 med onion, diced

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

2 radishes, sliced

1 Roma tomato, sliced

1/4 cup cucumber

Cilantro, chopped

1 lemon, juiced

1/4 cup hummus

1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Cook quinoa according to the package, while quinoa cooks prep veggies.
Prep veggies; cut olives, onion, radishes, cucumber, tomato, and herbs. Set aside.
Drain and rinse canned garbanzo beans.
Once quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and add garbanzo beans until warm. Place in two bowls.
Top with cut veggies and hummus. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!