Description
A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Mediterranean Lunch Bowl, perfect for meal prep and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat.
- In meal prep containers or serving bowls, layer quinoa at the bottom.
- Top with the chickpea salad mixture.
- Add a dollop of hummus and sprinkle with feta cheese if using.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat or serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Best consumed within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg