Description
This Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes is a fresh, nourishing, and protein-packed meal featuring hearty grains, tender chickpeas, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and a zesty dressing — perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or farro
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa or farro according to package instructions, then let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked grains, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Make it a complete meal by adding grilled chicken or salmon.
- This bowl can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chickpea grain bowl, feta tomato salad, quinoa salad, vegetarian lunch, mediterranean bowl