Colorful Cooking at Home: Mediterranean Bowls and New Year Goals

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu feta is lower in calories and dairy-free.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is more economical while still providing fiber.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a budget-friendly alternative.

Wash hands before starting.

Prepare veggies by chopping cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.

Mix spices (garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika) in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Toss the chopped sweet potato and other veggies in the spice and oil mixture.

Roast the veggies in the oven until tender.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy.

Drain and rinse chickpeas; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chopped veggies, and crumbled feta cheese.

Add kalamata olives and chopped parsley for garnish.

Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to combine.

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