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Chickpea Quinoa Bowl Mediterranean Recipe

A nourishing vegan Mediterranean bowl made with quinoa, chickpeas, vegetables, and lemon-olive oil dressing.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Quinoa uncooked — 1 cup
  • Water — 2 cups
  • Chickpeas — 2 cups
  • Olive oil — 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice — 2 tbsp
  • Garlic powder — 1 tsp
  • Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup
  • Cucumber diced — 1 cup
  • Spinach — 2 cups
  • Fresh parsley — 2 tbsp
  • Salt — ½ tsp
  • Black pepper — ¼ tsp

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly.
  2. Cook quinoa with water in saucepan for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic powder.
  5. Roast chickpeas on baking sheet for 15 minutes.
  6. Place cooked quinoa into bowls.
  7. Add roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach.
  8. Mix remaining olive oil with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  9. Drizzle dressing over bowl.
  10. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 350
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 13g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Folate: 35%
Iron: 20%
Magnesium: 18%
Potassium: 16%
Vitamin C: 25%

Additional notes / tips

  • Add olives for Mediterranean flavor.
  • Use warm quinoa for best texture.
  • Add roasted zucchini for variety.
  • Sprinkle seeds for crunch.
  • Serve immediately or chilled.