Vitality Mediterranean Snack Bowl

This recipe is a high-protein Mediterranean snack bowl perfect for lunch or as a snack, packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. It's gluten-free and dairy-free option available.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 20 minutes - Total Time: 35 minutes

🍽 Servings: 4

🔥 Difficulty: Easy

🌎 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Allergens

None

Ingredients

1. 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 2. 2 cups water 3. 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 5. 1 cucumber, diced 6. 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted 7. 1 avocado, sliced 8. 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled 9. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 10. 1 lemon, juiced 11. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, avocado, feta cheese, and parsley.
Drizzle with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste toss gently to mix.

Chef’s Insight

Add some crunch by topping your snack bowl with toasted almonds or sunflower seeds.

Notes

This recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients to keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day.

Substitutions

You can use any protein source like grilled chicken, tofu or salmon for chickpeas. Replace feta with goat cheese for a dairy-free option.

Alternative Preparations

Turn this recipe into a salad by using mixed greens instead of quinoa.

Alternative Methods

You can also use quinoa, barley or farro in place of the grains.

Best Storage Practice

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Shelf Life

The ingredients have different shelf lives; use fresh ingredients for best results.

Plating Tips

Serve in a deep bowl or on a plate with the quinoa mixture in the center and garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

(Per serving) Calories 345, Total Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 690mg, Total Carbohydrates 39g, Dietary Fiber 9g, Sugars 6g, Protein 14g.