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Quinoa Chickpea Lunch Bowls 3-Ways

Wholesome and incredibly nourishing, these high-protein Quinoa Chickpea Lunch Bowls make the ideal midday meal. Loaded with mostly plant-based protein, they’re filling and satisfying yet light enough to keep you energized throughout your busy day.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meal Prep Healthy Lunches, Quinoa Chickpea Lunch Bowls, Quinoa Lunch Bowls
Servings: 4 bowls
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 can chickpeas or garbanzo, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup carrots chopped small
  • 2 cups arugula sub for spinach

Seasonings

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Protein Options

  • eggs hard boiled
  • falafels pre-baked
  • hummus

Instructions

  • Start by cooking the quinoa according to package instructions. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl.
  • Chop the veggies small. Although they are going to remain raw, the veggies will soften slightly with the warm quinoa.
  • Transfer veggies, along with chickpeas and arugula to the quinoa bowl and toss well to combine.
  • In a small bowl whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle this light lemon oil seasoning over the quinoa and mix well.
  • Transfer quinoa chickpea to four meal prep bowls, leaving one corner free to add your protein of choice.
  • Add eggs, falafel and hummus to each of the bowls. You can also mix the three together for a healthy variety of protein.

Notes

Note: I prefer to cook my quinoa like pasta, in a large pot of water. Add a drizzle of oil and cook until the grains start to open up. Transfer cooked quinoa to a mesh strainer and let it sit in the strainer for 5 minutes so all the moisture is removed and you end up with fluffy quinoa always. 

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6782IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg