Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Crispy Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.66666668653488 cup quinoa; 1.3333333730698 cups water plus 1 tablespoon, divided; 0.125 teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 1 bunch kale, stems removed, thinly sliced (about 5 cups); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Prep:35min

Our favorite part of these vegetarian grain bowls is the tangy lemon vinaigrette, which ties together a satisfying combo of quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, and roasted chickpeas and kale. Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:09:12 GMT