Greek Chickpea Lunch Jar Recipe

Name: Greek Chickpea Lunch Jar
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 150 g dry quinoa (3/4 cup); 360 ml water (1 1/2 cups); 400 g plain non-fat Greek yogurt (1 2/3 cups); 30 ml lemon juice (2 tbsp); 4 g dried oregano (2 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 480 g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (3 cups); 200 g English cucumber, diced (1 1/2 cups); 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved (1 1/2 cups); 60 g Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (1/2 cup); 200 g feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/3 cups); 120 g hemp seeds (3/4 cup)

Prep: 14minCook: 19min4 servingsMedium659 cal / servingGreek

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A delicious Greek Chickpea Lunch Jar packed with 39g of protein per serving and just 362 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 33 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

39g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

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 6 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: 659 kcal

Protein: 39.2g

Fat: 33.5g

Carbs: 56.3g

Fiber: 10.2g

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