Description
A nutritious and delicious bowl filled with quinoa, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby spinach. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add a little water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the tahini dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Top the bowl with sliced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider roasting the chickpeas with your favorite spices before adding them to the bowl.
- You can also substitute the quinoa with brown rice or farro for a different grain option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg