Go Back
+ servings
No-Cook Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl

Savory No-Cook Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl in 15 Minutes

A quick and nutritious No-Cook Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl combining hearty chickpeas, creamy tzatziki, and crunchy pita chips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chickpea Base
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas Rinse and drain well.
  • 1 Tomato Use fresh, ripe tomatoes.
Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt Opt for full-fat.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 small Cucumber Diced finely.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
Garnishing
  • 1 handful Fresh Herbs (Dill, Mint, or Parsley) Use fresh herbs.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil High-quality.
Crunch
  • 1 cup Pita Chips Homemade is best.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chickpeas by rinsing and draining them in a colander, then patting them dry.
  2. Make the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, diced cucumber, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until fully blended.
  3. Mix the chickpea salad by adding chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and selected herbs in a large bowl and toss gently.
  4. Assemble the bowl by spooning the chickpea salad into serving bowls and topping generously with tzatziki.
  5. Add pita chips right before serving to maintain their crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and avoid sogginess by storing components separately until ready to serve.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!