Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients: 1 pound Extra-lean Ground Beef (or Turkey, Or Chicken)++; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 1 teaspoon Ground Fennel Seed (See Note); 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 3 cups Quinoa, Cooked; 6 whole Scallions, Sliced; 4 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced; 1 whole English Cucumber, Cut Into Half-moons; 1 cup Mixed Salad Greens, Torn Into Bite Size Pieces; 1 wheel Lemon, Quartered; 4 ounces, weight Hummus, For Topping (optional); 2 Tablespoons Crumbled Feta Cheese, For Topping (optional); 4 whole Pita Bread, Warmed (optional)

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 pound Extra-lean Ground Beef (or Turkey, Or Chicken)++
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Ground Fennel Seed (See Note)
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
3 cups Quinoa, Cooked
6 whole Scallions, Sliced
4 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
1 whole English Cucumber, Cut Into Half-moons
1 cup Mixed Salad Greens, Torn Into Bite Size Pieces
1 wheel Lemon, Quartered
4 ounces, weight Hummus, For Topping (optional)
2 Tablespoons Crumbled Feta Cheese, For Topping (optional)
4 whole Pita Bread, Warmed (optional)

Directions

1

Form ground meat into 12 small patties, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with cumin, coriander, fennel, and salt and pepper (to taste).
2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes each side for medium (cook fully if using poultry).
3

In a large mixing bowl, toss quinoa, scallions, tomatoes, and cucumber with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4

Divide salad greens into bowls. To each bowl, add 1/4 of the quinoa mixture, 3 burgers, and 1 lemon wedge. If desired, serve with a dollop of hummus, crumbled feta cheese, and a warm pita.
5

Notes:
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1. To yield 3 cups cooked quinoa, use 1 cup uncooked quinoa and 2 cups water and cook according to package directions.
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2. If you cant find ground fennel, you can grind fennel seeds yourself in a coffee grinder, or place seeds in a plastic resealable bag and mash with a heavy object like a kitchen mallet.