Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl filled with fresh veggies, hearty chickpeas, and tangy feta cheese, beautifully drizzled with olive oil and lemon.
Ingredients
- Canned Chickpeas: The star of the dish, chickpeas provide protein and fiber. Rinse and drain before using.
- Cucumbers: Fresh and crunchy, they add a refreshing crunch to the bowl.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Sweet and juicy, they bring a burst of flavor.
- Red Onion: Thinly sliced, it adds a sharpness that complements the other ingredients.
- Kalamata Olives: For a briny, Mediterranean flavor, these olives enhance the dish.
- Feta Cheese: Crumbled for a creamy touch, it adds richness to the bowl.
- Olive Oil: A drizzle for dressing, it ties the flavors together.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed for a bright and zesty finish.
- Parsley: Chopped for garnish, it adds freshness and color to the bowl.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas with chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, mixing until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley over the top for garnishing.
- Toss everything gently to combine, being careful not to mush the chickpeas.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. This bowl can be enjoyed warm or cold!
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Opt for fresh vegetables and herbs for the best flavor and texture.
- Quick Prep: This recipe is fantastic because it takes just minutes to prepare if you have the ingredients ready to go!
- Customizable: Feel free to add any other vegetables or proteins you enjoy like bell peppers, avocado, or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chickpeas, Healthy