Description
These Spicy Chickpea Meal Prep Jars are a delicious and nutritious option for your weekly meal prep. Packed with flavor and protein, they are perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup hummus
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until crispy.
4. While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions.
5. In meal prep jars, layer the quinoa, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
6. Top each jar with a dollop of hummus and seal with a lid.
Notes
These jars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg