Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls
Quick, colorful, and full of flavor, these Mediterranean Meal Prep Bowls make dinner easy and provide healthy meals for the week ahead.
Ingredients
For the Bowls
- 1 cup quinoa Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Canned chickpeas save time.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Optional topping.
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions, which usually takes about 15 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes after cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives. Stir everything together well.
Mixing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mix, then add the cooled quinoa. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers and top each with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
These bowls keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. For best results when reheating, use an air fryer or oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5g
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