Description
A nutritious and easy recipe packed with protein from quinoa and chickpeas, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, spinach, bell pepper, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Rinse quinoa well before cooking to remove any bitterness. Add herbs for extra flavor or substitute feta with vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg