Vegan Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Tired of eating salads that taste like your ex’s personality? Say hello to this quinoa bowl that actually respects your time and tastebuds.
This beauty is packed with chickpeas that crunch, quinoa that fluffs, and veggies that don’t just sit there being boring and beige.
It’s protein-rich, fiber-packed, and smugly healthy—like that girl who drinks celery juice and has perfect eyebrows.
Bonus: You can make it in your sleep (but maybe don’t).
It’s got everything—texture, flavor, drama, and no emotional baggage.
Scoop it, bowl it, Instagram it, then eat it like the goddess you are.
Vegan Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl Recipe
A vibrant, wholesome bowl filled with chickpeas, quinoa, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing to keep your chakras aligned and your tastebuds blessed.
Ingredients
Method
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool. Yes, like your ex should’ve.
- In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and herbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled quinoa to the veggies and pour over the dressing like it’s a designer outfit.
- Toss gently, serve fresh, and enjoy looking smug while eating it.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
💊 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Folate: 30%
- Vitamin A: 35%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Vitamin C: 15%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add avocado slices if you’re feeling rich or emotionally unstable.
- Sprinkle roasted seeds or nuts for a crunch that slaps.
- Craving heat? Toss in chili flakes like you mean it.
- Store leftovers in the fridge—it only gets sassier overnight.
- Pairs well with smug smiles and yoga pants.
