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Easy Hummus Bowl with Vegetables

A quick, nourishing hummus bowl layered with warm rice and crisp vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 1 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/3 cup hummus
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 1/8 red onion sliced thinly
  • 6 kalamata olives cut in half
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Make the dressing by combining 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small jar or bowl; shake or whisk until well combined, then set aside.
  • Warm the cooked rice if desired, then place about 1 cup of warm rice into a serving bowl.
  • Add about 1/3 cup hummus on top of or beside the rice.
  • Arrange the sliced tomato, peeled and sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and halved kalamata olives around the hummus and rice.
  • Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and hummus.
  • Garnish as desired (for example with toasted pita or feta) and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • small jar or bowl with lid
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cup
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Serving Bowl

Notes

  • Add proteins like grilled chicken, falafel, tofu, or boiled eggs for more filling bowls.
  • Swap or add cooked grains such as quinoa, bulgur, or brown rice for variety.
  • Roasted chickpeas, nuts, or seeds provide a crunchy texture.
  • A sprinkle of feta or goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy element.
  • Add a pinch of crushed red pepper, paprika, or a drizzle of hot sauce for heat.