Description
A vibrant bowl packed with protein, featuring quinoa, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 cups spinach or mixed greens
- 1/4 cup tahini or your favorite dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve under cold water for about a minute. Combine with two cups of water in a medium pot and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmering for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and cool.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and leafy greens into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and mixed greens in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the bowl with tahini or your choice of dressing and toss gently.
- Top with avocado slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep and can last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg