Mediterranean Quinoa Power Bowl with Grilled Halloumi
30 min1 serving950 kcal
A balanced lunch recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.
950kcal
Calorie balance
Macros per serving
Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.
Protein35 g · 19% kcal
Carbohydrates50 g · 27% kcal
Fats45 g · 54% kcal
Ingredients
Cooked Quinoa1.5 cups
Grilled Halloumi Cheese150g
Cherry Tomatoes1 cup, halved
Cucumber0.5 cup, diced
Kalamata Olives0.25 cup, pitted and halved
Fresh Mint2 tablespoons, chopped
Lemon-Tahini Dressing3 tablespoons
Method
- 1
Grill halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, halved Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh mint.
- 3
Top the quinoa mixture with the grilled halloumi slices.
- 4
Drizzle generously with lemon-tahini dressing.
- 5
Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
At a glance
Nutrition per serving
Calories950kcal
Protein35g
Carbs50g
Fats45g
Ingredient detail
Nutrition per 100 g
Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.
| Ingredient | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooked Quinoa | 120 | 4.1 g | 21.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Halloumi Cheese | 320 | 22 g | 2 g | 25 g |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Kalamata Olives | 115 | 0.8 g | 3.8 g | 11 g |
| Fresh Mint | 47 | 3.3 g | 6.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Lemon-Tahini Dressing (approximate) | 150 | 3 g | 5 g | 13 g |
