High-Protein Chickpea & Quinoa Meal Prep Bowls

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High-Protein Chickpea & Quinoa Meal Prep Bowls

A healthy, crisp, and flavorful easy vegetarian meal prep recipe featuring roasted chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfectly layered to stay fresh all week!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Grain Base

1 cup Quinoa Dry, rinsed thoroughly
2 cups Vegetable broth For cooking quinoa

Roasted Chickpeas

30 oz Canned chickpeas Two 15oz cans, drained, rinsed, and dried
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 tablespoon Fajita seasoning or smoked paprika

Fresh Vegetables & Dressing

1 large English cucumber Diced
1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
4 cups Hearty greens Kale or spinach, chopped
0.5 cup Tahini dressing Store-bought or homemade

Method

Combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff and let cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss dried chickpeas with olive oil and seasoning. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy. Let cool.
Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and chop your hearty greens to prepare for assembly.
Assemble the bowls: Place 2 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom of 4 meal prep containers or jars. Layer the cooled chickpeas, then the cooled quinoa, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Top with the chopped greens, seal with an airtight lid, and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Toss well immediately before eating.

Notes

Expert Tip: Never add warm ingredients to your meal prep containers. The steam will create condensation in the fridge, causing your fresh vegetables and greens to wilt prematurely.