Description
A wholesome and satisfying chickpea quinoa bowl, loaded with fresh veggies, creamy tahini, and herbs perfect for any balanced meal plan.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp tahini dressing
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, and tomatoes.
3. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss gently.
4. Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.
5. Serve immediately or store chilled.
Notes
Make ahead: Store undressed in the fridge up to 4 days.
Add grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu for extra protein.
Use lemon juice or a dash of olive oil instead of tahini if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Balanced Meals
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 12mg