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Easy Mediterranean Lunch Bowls

A colorful and flavorful blend of cooked quinoa or rice, chickpeas, fresh veggies, and feta cheese, perfect for a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
Toppings
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup olives, sliced (preferably Kalamata)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you haven't already, cook your quinoa or rice according to the package instructions. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion. Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss gently until all ingredients are well-coated.
  3. Divide the cooked quinoa or rice into serving bowls. Top them with the veggie chickpea mixture.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and sliced olives on top. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for that pop of color!
  5. Enjoy your Easy Mediterranean Lunch Bowls immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

If you’re not a fan of feta, try using creamy goat cheese instead. For a vegan option, skip the cheese and add more avocado! Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped before assembly to save time.