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Healthy Lunch Bowl

A colorful and nutritious bowl filled with quinoa, fresh vegetables, and chickpeas, perfect for a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Warm a skillet over medium heat and add the chickpeas, sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly golden.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed chickpeas, and prepared vegetables.
  5. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss everything gently to combine.
  7. Serve the bowl warm or chilled.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

This Healthy Lunch Bowl is ideal for meal prepping. Store the dressing separately to keep the ingredients fresh.