Bright Lemon-Herb Chickpeas with Quinoa

Name: Bright Lemon-Herb Chickpeas with Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (rinsed, drained); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 red onion (finely diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 red bell pepper (finely diced); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 2 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped); 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup quinoa (cooked); 2 cup mixed salad greens

Flavorful chickpeas seasoned with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, served with fluffy quinoa and fresh vegetables for a light, low-carb, and refreshing meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.27/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
Halal
High-Fiber
Kosher
Nut-Free
Pescatarian
Soy-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas (rinsed, drained)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 red onion (finely diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 red bell pepper (finely diced)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped)
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup quinoa (cooked)
2 cup mixed salad greens

Instructions

Prepare the quinoa according to package directions, if not already cooked. Aim for 1 cup of cooked quinoa for two servings.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Gently mash about 1/4 of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon for a creamier texture, if desired.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings.
To serve, divide the mixed salad greens between two bowls. Top each with 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa and then generously spoon the lemon-herb chickpea mixture over the top.

Notes

You can prep the quinoa ahead of time to make this meal even quicker. A sprinkle of nutritional yeast can add a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 390
Protein: 17.5 g
Carbohydrates: 57 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 15.8 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Sugar: 5.5 g