Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl
Prep
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
This Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl is fresh, vibrant, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy days when you still want something nourishing and beautiful. Creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing make every bite a burst of flavor. With protein-packed chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, and heart-healthy fats, this bowl keeps you satisfied, energized, and glowing. Quick, colorful, and oh-so-delicious — healthy eating has never been this effortless.
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Bobbielee
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas or a 15 oz can, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and herbs.
Pour dressing over and toss gently to combine.
Top with feta if desired.
Optional additions: Add a dollop of hummus or tzatziki on the side, or drizzle a little extra olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. if desired.
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