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Mediterranean Vegan Meal Prep Bowls

Fresh, simple Mediterranean bowls perfect for easy weekly meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 can (19 fl oz) chickpeas drained
  • 2 Persian (mini) cucumbers sliced (or 1/3 English cucumber)
  • handful little tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
  • Kalamata olives to taste
  • hummus to taste (about 1–2 tbsp per bowl)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • olive oil to taste
  • lemon juice to taste

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 4 meal prep bowls

Method
 

  1. Rinse 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa under cold water, then cook it according to package directions (usually simmer 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water for about 15–20 minutes) until tender; fluff and let cool slightly.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, drain and rinse the chickpeas and set aside in a bowl.
  3. Slice the Persian cucumbers, halve the tomatoes, and chop the red onion.
  4. Divide the cooked quinoa evenly among 4 bowls.
  5. Top each bowl with an equal portion of chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  6. Add a spoonful of hummus to each bowl (about 1–2 tablespoons per bowl).
  7. Season each bowl with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and squeeze lemon juice over the top to taste.

Notes

  • Substitute quinoa with rice or roasted potatoes if desired.
  • Adjust hummus amount per bowl to taste.
  • Use canned chickpeas for convenience.
  • Let quinoa cool slightly before assembling to avoid wilting vegetables.