Sardine Chickpea Power Bowl
A protein-packed, vibrant bowl for a quick, healthy meal.
⏱️ 10 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 480 kcal💪 32g protein🍚 45g carbs🥑 20g fat🌾 12g fibreper serving
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Ingredients
- 🐟1 can sardines in olive oil
- 🥔½ can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 🥬½ cup mixed greens
- 🍅¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 🥒¼ cup cucumber, diced
- 🧅¼ unit red onion, thinly sliced
- 🍋1 tbsp lemon juice
- 🫒1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 🌿½ tsp dried oregano
- 🧂 salt and black pepper, to taste
Pro tips
- Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or some chopped olives for extra flavor.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- This bowl is great for meal prep; keep dressing separate until ready to eat.
- Consider adding some cooked quinoa or farro for an even heartier meal.
Method
- 1Drain the sardines, reserving a teaspoon of the olive oil from the can.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, reserved sardine oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, rinsed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- 4Gently flake the drained sardines and add them to the bowl with the vegetables and chickpeas.
- 5Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the bowl.
- 6Toss everything gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- 7Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious power bowl.