Mediterranean Power Bowls with Red Pepper Sauce | Mediterranean  | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 1 (15-oz. can) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into coins and then quartered
• 1 avocado, sliced into small cubes
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 3 oz. crumbled feta cheese
• Fresh basil and lemon wedges for serving
• 1 (12-oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt