
Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Roasted chickpeas and quinoa topped with fresh cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, olives, and a tahini dressing. A vibrant, high-protein vegan bowl that's filling and meal-prep friendly.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 3 cups chickpeas (2 x 15-ounce cans, drained)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- sprinkle of salt
- 1/2 cup tahini paste (make sure it is stirred)
- 1/4 –1/3 cup water, more to desired consistency
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (more to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, feel free to leave it out if you prefer oil-free)
- 2 fresh garlic cloves (finely minced – grate it or use a garlic press)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: add 1-2 teaspoons of Zaatar or 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin and coriander)
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cucumber, slice into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onions, thinly sliced (see notes)
- 1/2 cup castelvetrano olives or kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs, chopped (a mix is nice-basil, dill, parsley, oregano)
- optional: pickled peppers like Peperoncinis
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and micro greens, if desired
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1161mg
- Total sugar
- 12g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 953mg
- Calcium
- 178mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 1161MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
