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Mediterranean Chickpea Power Bowl

A nutritious and customizable bowl featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, grains, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any meal.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chickpeas Canned or cooked, drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup Quinoa or brown rice Cooked as per package instructions.

Fresh Vegetables

  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Diced.
  • 1 cup Bell pepper Diced.
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Thinly sliced.

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil High-quality for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled, for added creaminess.
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced or diced.
  • 1/4 cup Olives Kalamata or green, sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or cilantro Chopped, for garnish.

Instructions
 

  • If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, then boil for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender. If using canned, drain and rinse them.
  • Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa or brown rice, chickpeas, and chopped vegetables.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with feta cheese, avocado, olives, and fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

This bowl is highly customizable; feel free to add your favorite seasonal vegetables or proteins.
Keyword Chickpea Bowl, Healthy, Meal Prep, Vegan