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Sun-Drenched Mediterranean Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl
This vibrant bowl brings together fluffy quinoa, creamy chickpeas, and jewel-bright vegetables under a fragrant lemon-oregano dressing that perfumes the air the moment it hits the bowl. Crumbled feta adds a salty, milky contrast to the crisp cucumber and sweet cherry tomatoes, creating layers of texture in every forkful. Light yet deeply satisfying, it is the kind of lunch that feels equally at home on a sun-warmed terrace or packed into a weekday lunchbox. #mediterranean #chickpea #vegetarian #grainbowl #healthylunch #glutenfree
35 min total
(Prep: 15 | Cook: 20)
2 servings
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Quinoa, uncooked
1.0 cup
Chickpeas, from canned, no added fat
1.0 10205
Tomatoes, grape, raw
200.0 grammar
Cucumber, with peel, raw
1.0 cup slices
Peppers, bell, red, raw
150.0 grammar
Onions, red, raw
75.0 grammar
Cheese, feta, whole milk, crumbled
80.0 grammar
Olives, ripe, canned
4.0 tbsp
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
60.0 grammar
Lemon juice, raw
30.0 grammar
Parsley, fresh
0.25 cup chopped
Garlic, raw
1.0 clove
Onions, red, raw
3.0 grammar
CACIO E PEPE MAC & CHEEZE SEMOLINA PASTA WITH CASHEW CHEEZE & BLACK PEPPER, CACIO E PEPE MAC & CHEEZE
0.25 grammar
Longans, dried
1.0 grammar
Energy
1728.1 kilocalorie
Protein
58.0 grammar
Mufa 14:1
0.0 grammar
Mufa 15:1
0.0 grammar
Mufa 16:1
0.1 grammar
Mufa 17:1
0.0 grammar
Mufa 20:1
0.2 grammar
Mufa 22:1 C
0.0 grammar
Mufa 24:1 C
0.0 grammar
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)
6.3 grammar
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.1 grammar
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)
0.3 grammar
Pufa 18:3 N-6 C,c,c
0.0 grammar
Pufa 18:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:2 N-6 C,c
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:3 N-3
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:3 N-6
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 21:5
0.0 grammar
Pufa 22:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 22:5 N-3 (dpa)
0.0 grammar
Pufa 2:4 N-6
0.0 grammar
Palmitic Acid (C16:0)
6.4 grammar
Sfa 10:0
0.4 grammar
Sfa 12:0
0.4 grammar
Sfa 14:0
1.5 grammar
Sfa 15:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 17:0
0.1 grammar
Sfa 20:0
0.1 grammar
Sfa 22:0
0.1 grammar
Sfa 24:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 4:0
0.3 grammar
Sfa 6:0
0.3 grammar
Sfa 8:0
0.0 grammar
Stearic Acid (C18:0)
1.7 grammar
Tfa 16:1 T
0.0 grammar
Tfa 18:2 T Not Further Defined
0.0 grammar
Tfa 22:1 T
0.0 grammar
Dietary Fiber
33.0 grammar
Starch
89.2 grammar
Lactose
0.5 grammar
Maltose
0.0 grammar
Sucrose
1.5 grammar
Fructose
2.2 grammar
Galactose
0.3 grammar
Glucose
2.9 grammar
Carotene, Alpha
5.7 microgram
Carotene, Beta
888.5 microgram
Choline
199.2 milligram
Folate (Vitamin B9)
1322.9 microgram
Retinol
117.6 microgram
Vitamin A
1530.3 microgram
Vitamin B-12
0.0 microgram
Vitamin B-12, Added
0.0 microgram
Vitamin B-6
2.7 milligram
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.9 milligram
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.2 milligram
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
5.0 milligram
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.6 milligram
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
1.0 microgram
Vitamin C
254.2 milligram
Vitamin D
0.0 microgram
Vitamin E
5.5 milligram
Vitamin K
268.4 microgram
Calcium, Ca
570.2 milligram
Copper, Cu
1.7 milligram
Iron, Fe
15.5 milligram
Magnesium, Mg
474.1 milligram
Manganese, Mn
3.9 milligram
Phosphorus, P
1381.7 milligram
Potassium, K
2158.2 milligram
Selenium, Se
21.7 microgram
Sodium, Na
1679.9 milligram
Zinc, Zn
10.0 milligram
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Omega-3)
2.1 grammar
Alcohol, Ethyl
0.0 grammar
Arginine
1.9 grammar
Ash
9.4 grammar
Aspartic Acid
2.0 grammar
Betaine
1071.1 milligram
Caffeine
0.0 milligram
Cholesterol
46.0 milligram
Cryptoxanthin, Beta
16.4 microgram
Cystine
0.4 grammar
Fluoride, F
0.7 microgram
Folic Acid
0.0 microgram
Glutamic Acid
3.4 grammar
Glycine
1.2 grammar
Histidine
0.7 grammar
Iodine, I
38.7 microgram
Isoleucine
0.9 grammar
Leucine
1.5 grammar
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
1299.4 microgram
Lycopene
0.0 microgram
Lysine
1.4 grammar
Methionine
0.5 grammar
Nitrogen
2.7 grammar
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)
0.0 grammar
Phytosterols
8.0 milligram
Proline
1.4 grammar
Serine
1.0 grammar
Sugars, Added
0.0 grammar
Theobromine
0.0 milligram
Threonine
0.8 grammar
Tocopherol, Beta
0.1 milligram
Tocopherol, Delta
0.6 milligram
Tocopherol, Gamma
7.8 milligram
Tocotrienol, Alpha
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Beta
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Delta
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Gamma
0.0 milligram
Tryptophan
0.3 grammar
Tyrosine
0.5 grammar
Valine
1.1 grammar
Water
505.5 grammar
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Bring a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil, then add the quinoa and cook for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until each grain is translucent with a tiny white halo visible around its edge — a reliable sign it is perfectly cooked through. Drain if needed, fluff with a fork, and spread out to cool slightly so the grains stay separate and fluffy rather than steaming into a clump.
1
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the vegetables with care: halve the cherry tomatoes lengthwise to expose their jewel-like centres, dice the cucumber into neat bite-sized chunks, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, and cut the red onion as thinly as you can so its sharpness stays pleasant rather than overpowering. Pit the kalamata olives if needed and leave them whole or halve them for easier eating.
2
Tip the canned chickpeas into a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water for about 30 seconds, until the water runs clear and free of the starchy liquid. Pat them firmly dry with a clean kitchen towel — this step matters, as surface moisture will dilute the dressing and leave the finished bowl tasting flat rather than bright.
3
Make the herb dressing by whisking together the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl for about 1 minute, until the mixture looks slightly emulsified and glossy. Stir in a generous pinch of dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper, then taste and adjust with a small pinch of sea salt — the dressing should sing with a bright, herby acidity balanced by the roundness of the olive oil.
4
Divide the cooled quinoa evenly between two wide bowls, spreading it into a generous base layer. Arrange the prepared vegetables, chickpeas, olives, and crumbled feta over the top in an intentional, colourful pattern — cook for no additional time here, as the beauty of this dish lives in its freshness and visual contrast.
5
Drizzle the herb dressing generously over each assembled bowl, letting it pool slightly around the chickpeas and run into the quinoa below. Finish with a bright scatter of freshly chopped parsley and a final grind of black pepper, then serve immediately while the vegetables are at their crispest and the lemon-oregano fragrance is at its most inviting.
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