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Mediterranean Quinoa Power Bowl
Protein-rich quinoa and chickpea bowl with crisp vegetables and bright lemon-tahini dressing—balanced meal-prep lunch in under 30 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
easy
Total Time
25 min
lunchhealthyhigh-proteinmeal-prep
Ingredients
2/3cupquinoa, rinsed
1 1/3cupwater
1cupchickpeas, drained
1/2cupcucumber, diced
1/2cuptomato, diced
2tbspred onion, minced
2tbspparsley, chopped
1tbspolive oil
1.5tbsplemon juice
1tbsptahini
1/2clovegarlic, minced
1/4tspsalt
1/8tspblack pepper
Nutrition
Calories
450
225 per serving
Protein
18g
36% DV
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Simmer rinsed quinoa in water until tails unfurl (12–15 min); fluff and cool slightly.
2
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, pepper into dressing.
3
Combine quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley in bowl.
4
Drizzle dressing; toss gently to coat evenly.
5
Adjust seasoning; serve warm or chilled.