Mediterranean Chickpea & Veggie Bowl
Prevention can be as simple as what’s on your plate; this Mediterranean inspired recipe will help you get started and is designed to support heart health, help improve blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides ….and don’t worry, it actually tastes great too.
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, chopped
¼ cup cooked quinoa
½ cup fresh spinach or arugula
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, quinoa and greens. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss dressing with ingredients and top with feta. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tip: Add grilled chicken, salmon or even sardines (yes, sardines are packed with nutrition) for extra protein.
Pro tip: Cook 1 to 2 cups of quinoa at a time and store leftovers in the fridge to add into other dishes. Or double this recipe for meal prep options for the rest of the week.
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