MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA QUINOA BOWL

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Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says: Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein. Quinoa has become the world's most familiar 'superfood'. It is loaded with protein, fiber, and minerals. It will keep you filled, fueled, and satisfied, making it one of your go-to meals.

Provided by nutritionbalance

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooked quinoa, - 1/2 cup
roasted red pepper, rinsed-1bowl
olive, oil-1 tsp
garlic clove, minced- 1
paprika, - 1 tsp
cumin, powder- a pinch
red pepper, as per taste
olive, chopped-1tbsp
onion, finely chopped -2tbsp
chickpeas, boiled - 1/4 cup
cucumber, diced -1/2 tsp
fresh parsley, finely chopped- 1 tbsp

Steps:

  • Step 1.
  • Add peppers, 1/2 tsp oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper (if using) in a mini food processor. Puree until fairly smooth.
  • Step 2.
  • Combine quinoa, olives, onion and the remaining 1/2 tsp oil in a medium bowl.
  • Step 3.
  • In a bowl add quinoa mixture and top with chickpeas, cucumber and the red pepper sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

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