Description
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant 5-ingredient quinoa bowl! Packed with protein-rich quinoa and hearty chickpeas, accompanied by colorful bell peppers, this nutritious dish is drizzled with olive oil and zesty lemon juice for a refreshing flavor burst. Perfect for busy teachers, this quick recipe ensures you enjoy a delicious meal that?s easy to prepare and delightful to eat. Fuel your afternoon with this energizing bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Rinse well, then simmer in twice the amount of water until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa and drained chickpeas; toss gently.
- Stir in diced bell peppers for added crunch and color.
- Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the mixture, stirring until everything is well coated.
- Portion into meal prep containers or serve immediately in your lunchbox.
- Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg