Description
A nutritious and flavorful meal prep option featuring chickpeas and quinoa, seasoned with fresh lemon and herbs, perfect for Ramadan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint), chopped
- Vegetables of choice (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the chickpea mixture and stir to combine.
- Fold in the chopped fresh herbs and any additional vegetables you desire.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg