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Muscle-Building Chickpea and Quinoa Power Bowl Recipe
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
450
kcal
This Muscle-Building Chickpea and Quinoa Power Bowl is a protein-packed, plant-based meal perfect for fueling your workouts and supporting muscle growth. With a combination of nutrient-rich quinoa and chickpeas, this dish is not only delicious but also loaded with the essential nutrients needed for muscle recovery and energy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tahini or hummus
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and chickpea mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing, high-protein meal.
Chickpea and Quinoa Power Bowl for Muscle Gains
Note:
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese or avocado slices, or switch up the veggies based on what’s in season!