Greek-Inspired Chickpea Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make tzatziki. Mix well and set aside.
2. 2
   Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add chickpeas, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until warm and fragrant.
3. 3
   Assemble your bowl starting with the baby spinach as the base.
4. 4
   Top with cooked quinoa, sautéed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
5. 5
   Drizzle the prepared tzatziki over the top, and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley.
6. 6
   Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious lunch!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin C: 46mg (51% DV)
• Calcium: 132mg (13% DV)
• Iron: 4mg (22% DV)
• Fiber: 10g (36% DV)
• Potassium: 780mg (17% DV)
• Vitamin A: 1800 IU (36% DV)
• Folate: 108mcg (27% DV)

💡 Cooking Tips

• For extra meal-prep ease, cook quinoa in advance and store in the fridge.
• Use low-fat Greek yogurt to reduce calories further.
• Add a pinch of chili flakes for some extra kick!
• If vegan, omit feta or use a plant-based alternative.
• Taste the tzatziki before topping to adjust salt or lemon juice to your liking.