If you’re looking for a meal prep option that’s as nourishing as it is delicious, the Mediterranean Chickpea & Chicken Bowl checks all the boxes. Packed with vibrant, whole-food ingredients and inspired by one of the most well-researched dietary patterns in the world, this bowl delivers on flavor, function, and longevity.
Start with a base of lightly roasted veggies, whatever you’ve got in the fridge works! I love using hearty, nutrient-dense options like cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red onion, Japanese sweet potato, or yams. These veggies add fiber, texture, and flavor, plus they roast beautifully and taste great warm or cold. It’s an easy way to boost micronutrients and volume while keeping your meals satisfying and colorful.
I pour a can of drained and rinsed chick peas onto my tray to up the protein and also make the dish a bit more budget friendly. I feel like when I have a plant-based protein like lentils or legumes, I can cut my animal protein in 1/2. I save money, and add more plant protein to my plate, which is a personal goal. Be sure to pat the beans dry before adding them to the tray so they crisp up a bit in the oven. Here they are roasted, below.
Mediterranean Chick Pea & Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cup cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 small yam or Japanese yam
- 1 can chick peas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt & pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Additional toppings
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed
- cherry tomatoes, halved, 3 per bowl
- olives, 3 per bowl
- feta cheese, 1 tbsp per bowl
Tahini Lemon Dressing
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard (or regular Dijon)
- salt , pepper to taste
Instructions
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Put cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red onion, yam and chick peas in a bowl. Add olive oil and seasongs. Stir until well coated. Bake in 1 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until veggies are done.
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Blend together all Tahini Lemon dressing ingredients.
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Assemble bowls. Divide roasted veggies into 4 bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, olives, feta and chicken.
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Drizzle with Tahini Lemon dressing and store in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts:
Approximate calories per serving: 446
Protein per serving: 27.1 grams
Fiber per serving: 8.4 grams
