Description
A simple and nutritious work lunch meal prep that keeps you energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Divide into meal prep containers.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Great for a quick lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: work lunch meal prep, healthy lunch, quinoa salad