Moroccan Chickpea Bowl Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chickpea Bowl
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (2 cans); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 6 g Ras el Hanout spice blend (2 tsp); 3 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 370 g cooked quinoa (2 cups); 150 g English cucumber, diced (1 cup); 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup); 400 g plain low-fat Greek yogurt (1 2/3 cups); 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp); 5 g fresh mint leaves, chopped (2 tbsp); 30 g pumpkin seeds, toasted (1/4 cup)

Prep: 17minCook: 17min4 servingsMedium453 cal / servingMiddle Eastern

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A delicious Moroccan Chickpea Bowl packed with 26g of protein per serving and just 453 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 34 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked grain
26g protein of choice
1 cup roasted vegetables
1 avocado, sliced
2 tbsp sauce or dressing
Toppings: seeds, herbs

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 453 kcal

Protein: 25.9g

Fat: 14.6g

Carbs: 55.7g

Fiber: 10.9g

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