Description
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious lunch idea? This Spicy Mediterranean Bowl is packed with plant-based protein, fresh veggies, and bold flavors! It’s vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prep if you want to eat clean all week! 🌱✨
Ingredients
✔️ 1 ½ cups canned chickpeas, rinsed & drained
✔️ 1 tbsp dried mint
✔️ ½ tsp crushed red pepper 🌶️
✔️ 3 garlic cloves, minced
✔️ ½ tsp tomato paste
✔️ 4 tsp olive oil
✔️ 1 cup olives
✔️ 1 cup tomatoes 🍅
✔️ 1 cucumber, peeled & chopped 🥒
✔️ 2 scallions, finely chopped
✔️ 1 bunch parsley, chopped
✔️ ½ lemon, juiced 🍋
✔️ 1 ½ cups cabbage, shredded
✔️ 1 avocado 🥑
✔️ Hummus for topping
✔️ Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Chickpeas
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chickpeas, mint, crushed red pepper, 2 garlic cloves, and tomato paste.
- Stir for 3-4 minutes until well-coated, then remove from heat. Season with salt & pepper.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage
- In a bowl, mix cabbage, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
3️⃣ Make the Tomato-Cucumber Salad
- Chop tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, and parsley.
- Toss with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl 🥗
- Start with ¼ of the cabbage as the base.
- Add ¼ of the chickpeas and ¼ of the salad.
- Top with ¼ cup of olives and ¼ of an avocado.
- Finish with 1-2 tbsp of hummus in the center.
5️⃣ Enjoy! 😍
Notes
For meal prep, store all ingredients separately. Use whole cherry tomatoes instead of chopped ones and add dressing only before serving to keep everything fresh!