Savory Lemon Dill Chickpea Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant, protein-packed morning bowl featuring zesty lemon, fresh dill, and hearty chickpeas for a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chickpeas & Vegetables

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 avocado, sliced

→ Lemon Dill Dressing

07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp lemon zest
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
16 - Extra fresh dill, for serving

# How To Make:

01 - In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, cucumber, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Divide the mixture between two bowls. Top each with avocado slices and a sprinkle of feta cheese, if using.
05 - Garnish with extra fresh dill. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lemon and dill combination wakes up your palate before you have even had coffee
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
  • The protein from chickpeas keeps you satisfied straight through until lunch without that heavy breakfast feeling
02 -
  • The dressing tastes even better after it sits for a few minutes so do not be afraid to let it hang out while you prep the vegetables
  • Skip the feta to keep it vegan or use a plant-based alternative if you need that salty finish
03 -
  • Use a jar to shake up your dressing instead of whisking, it creates the perfect emulsion every single time
  • Let the dressed mixture sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the vegetables soften slightly and absorb all that flavor

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