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Mediterranean High Protein Chickpea Bowl


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: serves 6

Description

Fresh, zesty, and packed with plant-based power—this Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl is your go-to for a no-cook, high-protein meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. With juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny olives, and creamy feta, it’s tossed in a light lemon-herb dressing and built to satisfy. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or easy meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 cups cooked quinoa, rice, or greens (optional base)

Lemon Herb Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta.

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until emulsified.

Pour dressing over chickpea mix and toss gently to coat.

Serve as-is or over a bed of quinoa, rice, or leafy greens.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 16g
  • Protein: 16g