Description
This recipe offers a simple and comforting way to prepare incredible homemade lunches that you can enjoy every day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked quinoa
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Substitute quinoa with brown rice or couscous if preferred.
- Add diced bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience.
- Adjust the dressing according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: incredible homemade lunches, easy lunch recipes, healthy lunch options