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Spicy Mediterranean Lunch Bowl Recipe

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A flavorful and nutritious Spicy Mediterranean Lunch Bowl featuring seasoned chickpeas, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a wholesome lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water (to thin dressing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
  4. While chickpeas roast, prepare quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Assemble bowls with a base of quinoa, then top with roasted chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese if using.
  7. Drizzle tahini dressing over each bowl and garnish with chopped parsley.
  8. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for up to 4 days for meal prep.

Notes

  • Use dairy-free feta or omit cheese for a vegan version.
  • Roasted chickpeas can be made ahead and stored separately to maintain crispiness.
  • Great served warm or cold.

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