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Mediterranean Hummus Bowl

By Erin · May 26, 2020 · Updated October 1, 2021 · 4 Comments

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This Mediterranean Hummus Bowl uses brown rice as a base and is filled with tomatoes, feta and roasted chickpeas for a tasty vegetarian lunch or dinner. It can be prepped ahead of time and the whole dish comes together in just 30 minutes!

bowl with rice, vegetables and hummus

You totally saw this coming, right? First, I shared my favorite hummus recipe, so the obvious next thing to do is to share creative ways to enjoy hummus, like this mediterranean hummus bowl recipe.

Why you'll love this

  • It's a quick plant-based lunch filled with vegetables and crispy roasted chickpeas for protein
  • It's topped with both hummus and feta cheese (optional) for tons of flavor
  • You can make it ahead of time, and it's delicious for lunch or dinner

What you'll need

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Grain - I opted to use short grain brown rice as a base for this recipe. Why? Because rice is FILLING and provides plenty of fiber. Plus, it pairs nicely will the other ingredients in this bowl. Substitutions: farro, quinoa or white rice.

Vegetables - Not surprisingly, I chose mediterranean vegetables, like tomatoes, onion and cucumber.

Add-ins -  In this case, the add-ins are the feta cheese, roasted chickpeas and the hummus, so basically the best parts.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Roast the chickpeas. This step takes the longest, so you'll want to do it first. You can follow this tutorial (link) for roasting chickpeas, only these chickpeas are coated in garlic herb seasoning instead of smoked paprika.

chickpeas on a baking sheet

Step 2: Make the rice. I'd say just cook the rice however you normally do. For me, that's over the stovetop.

Step 3: Combine everything. Add rice to the bottom of a bowl (or 2 bowls), then top it with the cucumbers, tomato, onion, feta cheese, roasted chickpeas, and hummus.

mediterranean ingredients in bowls

FAQs and Expert Tips

  • Have the hummus already made: If you have to make this bowl and make the hummus, it might seem a little overwhelming and/or time consuming. If you make the hummus ahead of time, you’ll be able to essentially skip this step when prepping this hummus bowl. Homemade hummus should keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, so keep that in mind.
  • Start by roasting the chickpeas: Before you do anything else, roast the chickpeas. This step will take the longest, but it’s also pretty hands-off, so once the chickpeas are in the oven you can start prepping the rest of the bowl. Whatever you do, don’t leave them out! They provide an awesome crunch and add protein to this bowl.

Can I make this in advance?

Absolutely! Simply prep the rice and vegetables and place them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Then, make the roasted chickpeas before you're ready to eat. You make the chickpeas in advance, but they won't stay as crispy.

Can I use store-bought hummus?

Yes of course! Personally, I love store-bought hummus because it makes throwing this bowl together even faster!

bowl filled with rice, vegetables and feta cheese

More Mediterranean recipes

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon Skillet
  • Lemon Orzo Salad
  • Easy Shrimp Ceviche

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

bowl with rice, vegetables and hummus

Mediterranean Hummus Bowl

This Mediterranean hummus bowl uses brown rice as a base and is filled with plenty of vegetables and of course hummus for a tasty, vegetarian meal.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • ¾ cup cucumber sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning
  • Scoop of classic hummus

Instructions

  • Start by roasting the chickpeas: preheat oven to 425°. Press as much liquid out of the chickpeas as you can (I use a few paper towels to do this), then pour chickpeas onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic herb seasoning over the chickpeas, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • Once the rice is cooked, top it with the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, feta, and the roasted chickpeas. Last, add a scoop or two of hummus.

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Notes

-I used short grain brown rice because it tends to cook more quickly, but you could substitute any kind of rice, quinoa or farro if you prefer
-Make ahead: If you want to make this in advance, prep everything except the chickpeas and place it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Then, when you're ready to eat it, make the roasted chickpeas.
-You can use homemade or store-bought hummus 

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 4mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in May 2019. It was updated with new text and photos in May 2020.

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Cathie says

    October 04, 2021 at 8:57 pm

    4 stars
    I made this with couscous and added spinach arugula mix and artichoke hearts and a little tzatziki on the side with pita chips came out great would make again.
    Cathie

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    • Erin says

      October 05, 2021 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Cathie, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    January 24, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    Terrific recipe. Adults and kids enjoyed it! I made the brown rice in
    the Instant Pot while the chick peas were in the oven. I didn't have
    garlic herb seasoning so I used everything bagel seasoning and it was great.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 24, 2021 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Amy -- so happy everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply

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