
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese (adjust for points)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed sweet potato with olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, assemble the quinoa bowl by layering cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, fresh spinach leaves, diced red onion, diced cucumber, and diced bell pepper.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the bowl.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the ingredients in the bowl for extra flavor.
- Top with optional toppings such as avocado slices, sliced almonds, or crumbled feta cheese if desired (adjust for points).
- Serve the chickpea, sweet potato, and quinoa bowl immediately, and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving, serves 4):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 290mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 9g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 10g
Weight Watchers Points (per serving):
- Green Plan: 6 points
- Blue Plan: 4 points
- Purple Plan: 2 points
Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful low-point chickpea, sweet potato, and quinoa bowl as a satisfying meal!