Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Barramundi

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu feta is lower in calories and dairy-free.

barramundi

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Cod is lower in fat while tilapia is more affordable.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro is a whole grain alternative with similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Place small fillets of australis barramundi onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

Rub barramundi with a little olive oil and sprinkle with the spice mix, rubbing it in on both sides.

Bake barramundi at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until opaque.

Combine cooked quinoa with diced red onion, paprika, lemon juice, salt, fresh parsley, fresh mint, and plenty of extra virgin olive oil.

Mix the quinoa mixture and set it aside.

Make the tzatziki sauce by adding plain Greek yogurt to a bowl, then adding finely grated garlic, coarsely grated cucumber, fresh dill, and salt.

Mix the tzatziki sauce until smooth.

Assemble the bowls by spooning quinoa into each bowl.

Top quinoa with cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, kalamata olives, and sliced red onion.

Carefully place cooked barramundi fillets over the veggies.

Spoon plenty of tzatziki sauce down the middle and garnish with more dill.

Cooking Techniques

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