Half-Marathon Energy Boosting Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl

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A nourishing bowl blending half the usual quinoa portion with protein-packed chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing to fuel endurance. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, canned chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1/2 cup dry quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 cup packed baby spinach, 1 medium grated carrot, and 1/2 medium sliced avocado.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Add the cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture and pour the lemon dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately or chilled.

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