Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Fonio, Feta & Olives
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Grain Bowl featuring fonio, feta cheese, and olives. Each bite offers a delightful combination of creamy, tangy, and briny elements paired with crisp vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or satisfying dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with nutrition. Customize it to your taste with seasonal veggies or proteins for a meal that is as versatile as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fonio
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted olives (green or black)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse fonio under cold water. In a saucepan, combine fonio and water (or broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While fonio cooks, prepare vegetables: chop cherry tomatoes and dice cucumber.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked fonio with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately in individual bowls or plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider incorporating chickpeas or grilled chicken. - Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what’s in season or your personal preference.