Gather fresh vegetables, grains, and herbs essential for your Mediterranean side dishes.

Dice your veggies into bite-sized pieces and combine them in a large bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add your seasoned veggies. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender yet still crisp.

In another pot, bring water to a boil and add quinoa or couscous. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 15 minutes for quinoa until fluffy.

Once the grains are ready, fluff them up with a fork and stir in the sautéed vegetables.

Transfer your dish to a serving bowl and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese or olives.