Description
A simple, satisfying bowl featuring crispy seasoned chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a bright yogurt dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gently toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon za’atar seasoning in a large bowl.
- Cook the chickpeas in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until they are crispy and browned.
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, remaining olive oil, and remaining za’atar seasoning in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Divide the lettuce between two bowls.
- Top the lettuce with the cooked chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and parsley.
- Drizzle with the yogurt sauce and add extra olive oil if you want more.
Notes
- This bowl works well for meal prepping; store the crispy chickpeas and the yogurt sauce separately until serving time.
- You can substitute the feta cheese with a dairy-free alternative to make this recipe vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: Mediterranean Chickpea Lunch Bowl, Healthy Meal Ideas, Vegan Lunch Options, Meal Prep Inspiration, vegetarian meals, fresh vegetables, simple lunch