Our favorite part of these vegetarian grain bowls is the tangy lemon vinaigrette, which ties together a satisfying combo of quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, roasted chickpeas and kale. Whip them up for easy meal-prep lunches or a healthy and satisfying dinner.
⅔ cup quinoa
1⅓ cups water plus 1 tablespoon, divided
⅛ 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
¼ 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
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
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