Description
A flavorful and healthy Spicy Mediterranean Lunch Bowl packed with vegetables, grains, and protein, perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch option.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp harissa paste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, harissa paste, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl or meal prep container, layer the cooked quinoa as the base.
- Top with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the harissa dressing over the ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Refrigerate if using for meal prep. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by using more or less harissa paste.
- Can substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous.
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg