Lunch

Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl

A protein-packed Mediterranean bowl bursting with fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and a bright lemon dressing — ready in 20 minutes.

⏱ Prep: 20 min

🍽 Serves: 2

🌿 Vegetarian

🔥 380 cal

Mediterranean chickpea bowl with vegetables

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 red onion, finely sliced
80g feta cheese, crumbled
2 cups mixed greens or rocket
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley to garnish

380

Calories

16g

Protein

38g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Instructions

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel. If you prefer a slightly crispy texture, you can lightly pan-fry them in olive oil for 5 minutes.

Dice the cucumber into small even chunks, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely slice the red onion. Place all in a large mixing bowl together with the chickpeas and olives.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a simple but flavourful Mediterranean dressing.

Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Toss well to coat everything evenly. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes so the flavours can meld together beautifully.

Divide the mixed greens between two bowls. Spoon the dressed chickpea mixture over the top. Crumble feta generously over each bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.

💡 Pro Tip

For extra flavour, roast the chickpeas with cumin and paprika for 20 minutes before adding them. This adds a wonderful crunch and smoky depth to the bowl.