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Lemon Herb Quinoa with Chickpeas: The Ultimate Fluffy Mediterranean Grain Bowl

A vibrant, protein-packed Mediterranean grain bowl featuring fluffy red and white quinoa, plump chickpeas, and crisp vegetables tossed in a glistening lemon-oil dressing. Perfect for healthy meal prep or a refreshing summer side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup (85g) White Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1/2 cup (85g) Red Quinoa Rinsed
  • 1.5 cups (250g) Cooked Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150g) English Cucumber Diced into small cubes
  • 1/4 small (30g) Red Onion Thinly sliced into slivers
  • 1/2 cup (15g) Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley Finely chopped
  • 3 thin slices Fresh Lemon For garnish
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemon Juiced (approx 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp (2g) Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Sea Salt Plus a pinch for cooking quinoa

Equipment

  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For rinsing quinoa
  • 1 Medium Saucepan With tight-fitting lid
  • 1 Rustic Ceramic Bowl For serving

Instructions
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. Combine rinsed white and red quinoa with 2 cups (480ml) of water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes to steam. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a rustic ceramic bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, diced cucumber, red onion slivers, and chopped parsley.
  2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until emulsified. Drizzle over the salad. Garnish with lemon slices, dried oregano, and cracked black pepper.

Notes

Always rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
For a milder onion flavor, soak sliced onions in cold water for 5 minutes before adding to the bowl.
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