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Overhead view of a Grilled Mediterranean Bowl featuring fresh ingredients and a creamy lemon-herb dressing drizzle.

The Ultimate Grilled Mediterranean Bowl Recipe

This Grilled Mediterranean Bowl is packed with fluffy quinoa, beautifully charred vegetables, Kalamata olives, feta, and a thick creamy lemon-herb dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Grilled Mediterranean Bowl Ingredients
  • 1 cup raw white quinoa (170g), rinsed
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth (475ml)
  • 2 medium zucchinis cut into thick slices
  • 1 large red bell pepper cut into thick strips
  • 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml), for grilling
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (65g), halved
  • 0.5 cup white feta cheese (75g), crumbled
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt (60g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (1g)
  • 2 tbsp fresh green parsley (8g), finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts (18g), toasted

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-iron grill pan or skillet Essential for getting those perfect grill marks.
  • 1 Medium saucepan with lid For simmering the quinoa.

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water (or broth), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  2. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss the zucchini slices, red bell pepper strips, and red onion wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and marked with deep char lines.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
  4. Divide the fluffy quinoa into rustic bowls. Top with the charred zucchini, red bell pepper strips, grilled red onions, halved Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle generously with the creamy lemon-herb dressing and garnish with chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts.

Notes

Preheat the grill pan thoroughly to ensure clean grill marks.
Store leftover ingredients separately to prevent the quinoa from getting soggy.