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Cabbage & Chickpea Power Bowl

A nutritious and hearty bowl packed with cabbage, chickpeas, and a variety of fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 4 cups cabbage, shredded green or purple
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced any color
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Quinoa
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions. Set aside.
Mix the Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chickpeas, and cooked quinoa.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add diced bell pepper, grated carrots, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion to the bowl.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine. Serve topped with feta cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This bowl can be customized with other vegetables or proteins as desired.

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