Chickpea & Tomato Rice Bowl with Lemon-Herb Dressing

A light and fresh rice bowl featuring chickpeas and tomatoes in a lemon-herb dressing.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained Chickpeas
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked brown rice Cooked Rice
• 1 cup, fresh Spinach
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh Basil
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
• to taste Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add rinsed and drained chickpeas and cook for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned and slightly crispy.
3. In a bowl, combine cooked brown rice, fresh spinach, browned chickpeas, and halved cherry tomatoes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh basil, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour dressing over the rice mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Suitability: dairy-free,vegetarian,gluten-free

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Serving Size: 1

Meal Type: lunch