MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEa QUINOa BOWL

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says: Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein. Quinoa has become the world's most familiar 'superfood'. It is loaded with protein, fiber, and minerals. It will keep you filled, fueled, and satisfied, making it one of your go-to meals.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

•  cooked quinoa, - 1/2 cup
•  roasted red pepper, rinsed-1bowl
•  olive, oil-1 tsp
•  garlic clove, minced- 1
•  paprika, - 1 tsp
•  cumin, powder- a pinch
•  red pepper, as per taste
•  olive, chopped-1tbsp
•  onion, finely chopped -2tbsp
•  chickpeas, boiled - 1/4 cup
•  cucumber, diced -1/2 tsp
•  fresh parsley, finely chopped- 1 tbsp

Directions

1. Step 1.
2. Add peppers, 1/2 tsp oil, garlic, paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper (if using) in a mini food processor. Puree until fairly smooth.
3. Step 2.
4. Combine quinoa, olives, onion and the remaining 1/2 tsp oil in a medium bowl.
5. Step 3.
6. In a bowl add quinoa mixture and top with chickpeas, cucumber and the red pepper sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.