Vibrant Chickpea & Quinoa Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/3 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup diced cucumber
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp feta cheese (optional for extra flavor, skip if avoiding dairy)
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
2. 2
   In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. 3
   Arrange the spinach as the base in your serving bowl.
4. 4
   Top with cooled quinoa, chickpeas, carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper.
5. 5
   Drizzle with the tahini dressing.
6. 6
   Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and feta cheese on top (if using).
7. 7
   Serve immediately and enjoy your nourishing bowl!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Fiber: 9g
• Vitamin A: 80% DV
• Vitamin C: 60% DV
• Iron: 16% DV
• Calcium: 12% DV
• Magnesium: 20% DV
• Folate: 24% DV
• Potassium: 18% DV

💡 Cooking Tips

• Roast the bell pepper and carrots for 10 minutes for extra flavor.
• For added zest, sprinkle in some chili flakes.
• If prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.
• Make sure to drain chickpeas well to avoid a soggy bowl.