Easy Quinoa Slaw Bowl
Need a tasty, nutritious meal that’s ready in a flash? This easy quinoa slaw bowl is loaded with healthy ingredients and uses the click of a microwave button to deliver a warm, satisfying dish in a matter of minutes. Hearty chickpeas, crunchy cabbage, sweet peas, and juicy tomatoes are tossed together with quinoa and drizzled in tangy lemon juice. Add a few cracks of black pepper and you have the perfect lunch for days when you want to keep cooking to a minimum! This flexible dish tastes great served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Ingredients
- 15oz Chickpeas, canned, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 2.5 cups shredded cabbage, use coleslaw mix to save time
- 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl combine ½ cup of the chickpeas, the lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons water. Mash mixture into a coarse paste. Add coleslaw mix and peas; mix well. Microwave 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the remaining chickpeas, the cooked quinoa, and the cherry tomatoes. Season with additional salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Tip: Look for cooked quinoa in shelf-stable pouches or in the freezer aisle. If you’re starting with dry quinoa, in a microwave-safe bowl combine ½ cup quinoa and ¾ cup water. Cover and microwave 9 to 12 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff quinoa. (While cooking, some water may spill over in microwave.)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 424Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 77gFiber: 13gSugar: 9gProtein: 18g
