Description
A nutritious bowl packed with quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
- Add the cooked quinoa and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This bowl is great for meal prep.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quinoa Chickpea Power Bowl