Description
The Chickpea & Egg Power Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together fresh ingredients, making it perfect for any meal of the day. Packed with protein from chickpeas and eggs, healthy fats from avocado, and a variety of colorful vegetables, this bowl is not only visually appealing but also satisfying and energizing. In just 20 minutes, you can assemble a wholesome meal that caters to your taste buds while keeping your health in mind. It’s a versatile recipe that allows you to customize it with your favorite veggies or grains for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mixed greens (kale, romaine, or arugula)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in water for 9–10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, peel, and halve.
- Chop the cucumber and halve the tomatoes. Slice the avocado.
- In a serving bowl, layer the mixed greens first, then add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado slices, and eggs.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optionally drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Layering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 370mg