Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl with Olives and Feta

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber diced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
3. 3 Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
4. 4 In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
5. 5 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and black pepper.
6. 6 Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
7. 7 Divide the mixture between two bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your Mediterranean breakfast bowl!