Mediterranean Chickpea and Quinoa Power Bowl
A vibrant, fiber-rich salad bowl packed with protein, fresh veggies, and a zesty lemon olive oil dressing.
Prep
15 min
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Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Dara + Lila
Dara created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Pre-cook quinoa in batches and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator at 38°F (3°C) for up to 4 days for fast meal assembly.
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Instructions
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cup cooked quinoa and 0.5 cup rinsed chickpeas.
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Add 0.5 diced cucumber and 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
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Drizzle 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and…
Drizzle 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the salad mixture.
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Toss gently with a spoon until all…
Toss gently with a spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated in dressing.
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Top with 30g crumbled feta cheese and…
Top with 30g crumbled feta cheese and 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds before serving.
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