Meal Prep Tuna Chickpea Bowls
Meal Prep Tuna Chickpea Bowls are a delicious and nutritious solution for busy weekdays. This vibrant dish combines protein-rich tuna and chickpeas with fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Enjoy the explosion of flavors while keeping your meals healthy and easy to prepare throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 can (5 oz) quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and chickpeas; rinse the chickpeas under cold water. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna and chickpeas with the chopped vegetables. Gently toss together.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the tuna-chickpea mixture.
- Toss everything gently until well coated in the dressing.
- Divide into meal prep containers; layer greens at the bottom if desired.
- Serve cold or at room temperature when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 30mg