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Mediterranean Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious dish that combines quinoa, roasted chickpeas, and marinated chicken, topped with homemade hummus for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed before cooking
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and dried before roasting
  • 2 pieces Lemon Juiced for marinade and wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used for roasting and marinating
  • 1 pound Chicken breast Can be grilled or baked
Seasoning and Hummus Ingredients
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for marinade and hummus
  • 1 cup Tahini For hummus
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin For seasoning chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
  • 1 bunch Herbs (such as parsley and oregano) Fresh for garnish and flavor

Method
 

Cooking Quinoa
  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Roasting Chickpeas
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss chickpeas in olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast for 20 minutes or until crispy.
Preparing Chicken
  1. Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and herbs.
  2. Grill or bake until cooked through.
Making Hummus
  1. Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
Assembling the Bowl
  1. Layer cooked quinoa as the base.
  2. Top with roasted chickpeas, sliced lemon herb chicken, and a dollop of homemade hummus.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and adjust spices to your taste.
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