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Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 1 serving

Author: Lisa Richards

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil, olive or coconut
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch rounds, then quartered
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 cups greens, like spinach or mixed greens
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup julienned cucumber
1/4 cup black olives (packed in water)
1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Fresh minced parsley for garnish

Spicy Tahini Dressing

1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Two good pinches each of cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika powder, chili powder and garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
A pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat.  Add zucchini and dried oregano and saute until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add greens, diced red pepper, julienned cucumber, black olives and cherry tomato halves, toss to combine, set aside.
To make the dressing, whisk together tahini, water and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add spices, whisk again to combine. Garnish with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
In a bowl, arrange cooked quinoa, sauteed zucchini and greens/vegetable mixture into three sections. Garnish with fresh minced parsley, serve with dressing.

Recipe Notes

Store unused portions of dressing in a sealed container and refrigerate.