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High-Protein Chickpea and Quinoa Power Bowl

A warm, colorful bowl of quinoa, chickpeas and fresh vegetables with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (400 g) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for the dressing
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa, then cook it in the water in a large saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let it stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. Warm the chickpeas in a pan over medium heat with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
  3. Divide the quinoa between two bowls, then top with the warm chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and baby spinach.
  4. Whisk the 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice, drizzle over the bowls, and serve.