Description
Indulge in the vibrant and nutritious Chickpea & Egg Power Bowl, a meal that’s perfect for any time of day. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a filling dinner, or a wholesome snack, this protein-rich bowl has you covered. With creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and hearty chickpeas, each bite is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This recipe is not only easy to make in just 20 minutes but also customizable; feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or add toppings for extra crunch. Packed with essential nutrients, this power bowl will keep you energized throughout your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas (rinsed)
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup mixed greens (kale, romaine, or arugula)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and gently add the eggs. Boil for 9–10 minutes based on desired firmness. Transfer to an ice bath, cool, peel, and halve.
- Prepare the veggies: Chop cucumber into bite-sized pieces, slice avocado into wedges, and halve the tomatoes.
- Assemble: Layer mixed greens at the bottom of a bowl. Arrange chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado slices, and halved eggs on top.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Optionally drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 370mg