Description
This Mediterranean chickpea power bowl is a quick, healthy meal packed with crispy chickpeas, fresh vegetables, creamy yogurt dressing, and zesty Mediterranean flavor — ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning, divided
¼ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
½ cup cucumber slices
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon diced red onion
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon za’atar until evenly coated.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook chickpeas for 7–8 minutes, stirring often, until golden and crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, remaining olive oil, and remaining za’atar to create a smooth dressing.
Divide the shredded lettuce between two bowls.
Top each bowl with crispy chickpeas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, diced onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
Drizzle with the yogurt dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace the Greek yogurt with tahini and skip the feta cheese.
To keep chickpeas crispy, store them separately and reheat in a skillet or air fryer for one minute before serving.
Add quinoa or brown rice for extra fiber and a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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