Description
Savory Chickpea Quinoa Bowls are a nutritious and filling meal prep option, perfect for busy weeks. Packed with protein and fiber, these bowls are easy to make and reheat.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss everything together until well mixed.
5. Divide into meal prep containers for easy storage.
6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.
Notes
This recipe is freezer-friendly. You can freeze the bowls for up to 3 months. Just reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg