Description
A simple and nutritious High-Protein Bowl filled with quinoa, chickpeas, mixed vegetables, and avocado, perfect for easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and mixed vegetables.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Top with sliced avocado and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
For extra flavor, toss chickpeas with olive oil and smoked paprika. Store avocado separately to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: high-protein, vegetarian bowl, meal prep, quinoa, chickpeas