Description
Experience the vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients of this Harvest Grain Bowl with Chickpeas. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, crispy roasted chickpeas, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this bowl is not just a meal—it’s a delightful celebration of healthy eating. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it offers versatility and customizable options to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse chickpeas; spread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- While quinoa cooks and chickpeas roast, chop cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Toss with spinach in a bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Assemble by placing quinoa at the base of serving bowls; top with roasted chickpeas and veggies. Crumble feta over each bowl and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg