Description
These Chickpea Tuna Meal Prep Lunch Bowls are a flavorful and nutritious option for your weekly meal prep. Packed with protein and healthy fats, these bowls are easy to assemble and perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
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Main Bowl Ingredients:
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp basil, dried
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 3–4 Tbsp canned jalapeno
Additional Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1–2 avocados, chopped
- 1 cup olives
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- hummus
Instructions
- Sauté Tuna and Chickpeas: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil, tuna, chickpeas, basil, tomato paste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare Cabbage: In a bowl, mix cabbage with garlic, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer cabbage, tuna + chickpeas, olives, avocado, jalapeno, hummus, and sesame seeds in bowls.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with your favorite veggies or additional toppings.
- Store the components separately for better freshness when meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Sauté, Assemble
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chickpea Tuna Bowls, Meal Prep Lunch, Healthy Lunch Bowl Recipe
