Calm Energy Chickpea Power Bowl

Ingredients

• 8 Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Baby spinach or mixed green
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 cup Cooked brown rice or quinoa
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, chopped
• 1 To taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seed
• 2 tbsp Plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp Dried oregano or mixed herb
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 To taste salt

Method

1. 0

   If needed, cook your brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly.

2. 1

   In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

3. 2

   Add the cooked rice/quinoa to a serving bowl. Top with spinach or mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and the seasoned chickpeas.

4. 3

   Sprinkle pumpkin or sunflower seeds over the top for crunch and extra minerals.

5. 4

   Add a dollop of yogurt on the side or drizzle over the bowl as a creamy dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon, salt, or pepper if you like.

Nutrition Facts