Description
A bright, quick meal featuring crisp vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and a creamy peanut dressing for a satisfying finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped peanuts and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cooked quinoa, mixed greens, shredded carrots, diced cucumber, and diced red bell pepper. Ensure the quinoa is cool or at room temperature.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (or agave), and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add 1–2 teaspoons of warm water to thin it out.
- No cooking is required, but if desired, warm the chickpeas and quinoa in a pan for 2–3 minutes. Let cool slightly before adding the greens.
- Drizzle the peanut dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the bowls topped with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Great for meal prep; store components separately to keep greens fresh. For a heartier meal, consider adding a fried or poached egg or grilled tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg