Mediterranean Lettuce Cups with Quinoa, Olives, and Feta

Mediterranean Lettuce Cups with Quinoa, Olives, and Feta

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We spoon a flavorful mix of quinoa, vegetables, and olives into crisp lettuce cups and dollop each cup with a tangy feta-yogurt sauce.

Keywords

  • Grains
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetables
  • Main Courses
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  • Baking sheet
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  • Stove
  • Kitchen towel
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups prewashed white quinoa
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1½ teaspoons dried
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
  • 2 heads Bibb lettuce (8 ounces each), leaves separated

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