Description
A vibrant and healthy Chickpea Avocado Quinoa Bowl, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Feel free to substitute couscous, farro, or brown rice for the quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea, avocado, quinoa, bowl, salad, summer, healthy, vegan, gluten-free, recipe, lunch, dinner